Greenville, SC - The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) announces a three-year bid renewal with Kansas Christian College to host the NCCAA Baseball World Series. The World Series will continue to be held at the Kansas City Royals MLB Urban Youth Academy (KCUYA) in downtown Kansas City, Missouri from 2025-2027. 
 
“Kansas Christian College and the Kansas City Royals Urban Youth Academy have provided an outstanding venue for our NCCAA Baseball World Series over the last three years,” said NCCAA Executive Director Dan Wood. “The NCCAA is excited to build on this partnership to continue to excel in providing a quality experience for our baseball teams and build on our opportunity to give back to the local community as the sport continues to grow within the NCCAA.” 
 
The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is a non-profit organization with the mission to empower Kansas City’s youth ages 5-18 through baseball and softball, academic and social opportunities to be leaders of tomorrow. The academy features four outdoor fields, a press box overseeing the fields, and a state of the art 38,000 square-foot indoor facility. The indoor facility includes an MLB-sized turf infield, four batting tunnels, an athletic training room, and multiple classroom/office spaces. 
 
"The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is excited to extend our partnership with the NCCAA and Kansas Christian College through 2027," said Donease Smith, Executive Director of the Urban Youth Academy. "This facility is a cornerstone of the Kansas City urban core, dedicated to excellence and nurturing talent both on and off the field. Hosting talented athletes in the area will inspire local youth and enrich our programs. Additionally, it will provide a welcome economic boost to the businesses near 18th and Vine."
 
Vice President of Athletics at Kansas Christian College Dr. Jim Poteet added, “I am thrilled and excited about the opportunity to host the NCCAA Baseball World Series for the next three years. The Kansas City Royals Urban Youth Academy is an elite facility and adds a major league atmosphere to the event.”
 
The NCCAA Baseball World Series will use two all-turf fields at the facility to continue to host a 10-team double-elimination style National Championship. For information about the upcoming 2025 NCCAA Baseball World Series, visit the championship page.
 
To see future dates of the NCCAA Baseball World Series to be hosted by Kansas Christian College, visit the future dates page.
 
For more information about the Kansas City Royals MLB Urban Youth Academy, visit http://www.royalsurbanyouthacademy.com.