Iron Curtain Tourney‘26
A Unique Summer Baseball Opportunity for College Players
The Eastern Europe League is a one-of-a-kind summer baseball experience designed for college players who want to continue developing their game in the offseason. Our 19-day league offers a compact schedule—shorter than most summer leagues—allowing players to either return home for the rest of the summer or continue on to another league program afterwards.
Three Tourneys. Daily Games
Unlike leagues that require long, exhausting travel between cities, our games and accommodations are all based in a central location in Eastern Europe (Budapest, Hungary). This allows for daily games throughout the week with no wasted time on buses. One trip to Prague, Czech Republic for a weekend tournament and one trip to Novi Sad, Serbia for another weekend tournament. We will also host a weekend tournament in Budapest, Hungary. Three weekend tournaments and baseball games during the week for a busy baseball schedule.
Costs and Payment Schedule
- $188 – First Payment (Deposit) due at Registration
- $1500 – Second Payment due January 15, 2026
- $1000 – Transportation Fee due January 15, 2026
What’s Included in the $1,688 League Fee
- Housing accommodations
- Three meals per day
- Uniforms, hats, belts, and tee shirt
- Field and umpire costs
- Transportation to all games, airport (arrival/departure), and excursions
What’s Included in the $1,000 Airfare Package
- Round-trip charter flight (Atlanta to Budapest and back)
- All visa and entry paperwork
- Emergency health insurance coverage in Europe
Refund Policy
- There is no refund for the $188 First Payment for any reason.
- The $1500 Second Payment and $1000 Airfare Package are non-refundable after January 15, 2026.
- Refunds requested before January 15, 2026 may take up to 90 days to process.
Housing Details
Players are housed in fully furnished living areas, each with their own bed. Players are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of their assigned space.
Questions?
Contact Marty Radford at (828) 337–9700 with any questions.
Coach Brief: Why Recommend the Eastern Europe Tour
What It Is
A 19-day international baseball tour built for college athletes during the summer offseason.
Who It’s For
College players who want to stay competitive, get reps, and experience international play—without compromising the rest of their summer.
Why Recommend It
- Compact schedule allows players to return early or join another league afterward.
- No risk of burnout from overlong commitments or excessive travel.
Location Logistics
- All weekday games and housing centralized in Budapest, Hungary—no bouncing between cities.
- Two weekend tournament trips:
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- One additional weekend tournament hosted in Budapest.
Daily Rhythm
- Weekday development and game reps.
- High-level weekend tournament competition.
- No wasted days on buses or dead travel time.
Key Benefits to Players
- Consistent playing time.
- European cultural exposure.
- Unique résumé addition without disrupting future league or academic commitments.
Key Benefits to Programs
- Keeps players engaged and improving in structured, supervised environments.
- Reduces offseason rust.
- Creates valuable experience that reflects well on your program.
Still have questions?
We know planning a tournament tour overseas isn’t something you do every day — but that’s exactly why we’ve built a system to make it easy. From the moment you reserve your roster spot, we’re here to guide you through every step: travel prep, registration, documentation, even game logistics. Whether you’re a coach organizing for your squad or a player coming in solo, we’ll make sure the entire process is clear and manageable.