NFCA Unveils 2024 Division I Leadoff Classic Participants and Schedule

Top Stories Rhiannon Potkey - September 21, 2023

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association on Thursday announced the field for the 21st edition of the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla.

This four-day showcase will take place Feb 8-11, featuring 17 teams from 12 different conferences.

Highlighting the field is 2023 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) participant Utah and a pair of Super Regional programs in Clemson and Oregon. Nine total teams participating in the event advanced to the 2023 NCAA Regionals.

Each team will play a minimum of five games over the four days at the Leadoff Classic. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. ET and are only available online. (Tournament Schedule)

2024 participating teams: 

Army West Point

Central Arkansas

Clemson

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Liberty

Missouri

Missouri State

North Carolina Central

North Carolina State

Notre Dame

Oregon

South Alabama

St. John’s

Utah

Western Kentucky