Youngsville, LA (February 12, 2026) – The Mardi Gras Mambo collegiate softball tournament will bring high-level competition and visitors from across the country to the Youngsville Sports Complex, as 10 NCAA Division I teams and more than 250 student-athletes compete over the multi-day event.
Hosted by Southeastern Louisiana University, the tournament features a strong regional and national presence. Four Louisiana universities will compete alongside six teams traveling from out of state, highlighting Youngsville as a destination for collegiate athletics.
Louisiana teams competing include:
- Southeastern Louisiana University (Hammond)
- Louisiana Tech University (Ruston)
- Nicholls State University (Thibodaux)
- Northwestern State University (Natchitoches)
National teams traveling to Youngsville include:
- Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
- Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL)
- Sam Houston State Univesity (Huntsville, TX)
- University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) (Edwardsville, IL)
- University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
Tournament passes are available online and onsite, providing fans access to multiple days of competition.
Ticket Information:
- Daily Pass: $17 per day
- Weekend Pass: $50 for all three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- Passes are required for individuals 13 years and older
- Children 12 and under are admitted free
Tickets and passes can be purchased online at http://www.i2tickets.com/mambo2026 or onsite at the gate. Credit cards only will be accepted; no cash payments. Passes may be printed or scanned from a mobile device at entry.
Additional event details include:
- Gates will open two hours before the first game each day
- No re-entry will be permitted once inside the complex
The Mardi Gras Mambo is expected to draw athletes, families, and fans from across the region and beyond, contributing to a busy and exciting weekend in Youngsville while showcasing the city’s growing role as a host for major sporting events.
The full tournament schedule can be viewed and downloaded online through the ticketing site.
