Miami, FL - Learn Fresh and the MLB Players Trust are proud to announce this year’s student selections for the 2026 MLB Players STEM League Global Championship. Held in Miami, FL, the tournament will take place March 12–15, 2026, bringing together 26 participants representing seven countries and five U.S. cities for a weekend of competition, cultural exchange, and immersive STEM learning.
Launched in partnership with the MLB Players Trust in 2021, the MLB Players STEM League program has continued to expand internationally. The program is now active in eight countries, with particularly strong growth in Japan. Most recently, Tokyo hosted its second annual Regional Tournament, where the winners will be among the students competing at this year’s Global Championship. So far this season, the program has served more than 200 educators and over 20,000 students worldwide.
This year marks the fifth Global Championship since the program’s launch in 2021. Previous tournaments have been held across the United States in conjunction with other major MLB events, including Spring Training and All-Star festivities.
The 2026 Global Championship is hosted alongside the World Baseball Classic and will coincide with the tournament’s quarterfinal round. In addition to competing for the Global Champion title, students will explore Miami, attend a World Baseball Classic game, and engage in hands-on STEM activations with program partners.
“We are excited to welcome students from around the world for this exciting weekend of competition and cultural exchange,” stated Nick Monzi, CEO and Co-Founder of Learn Fresh. “As the program’s reach continues to expand, this tournament serves as a powerful example of how sports and education can come together to inspire young learners. We are grateful to our partners and the Trust for helping make this experience possible.”
To qualify for application to the Global Championship, students must reach All-Star Student status during the season by displaying 1) a high degree of growth through the program, 2) a dedication to practicing good sportsmanship, and 3) an ability to overcome adversity either inside or outside the classroom. Students must also complete a minimum of 10 MLB Players STEM League games (one game is defined as 15 minutes of physical board game play).
The participants for the 2026 MLB Players STEM League Global Championship are as follows:
About the Major League Baseball Players Trust
Established in 1996, the Major League Baseball Players Trust is the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The Players Trust is a 501©3 non-profit organization that harnesses the expertise, influence, and passions of players to create meaningful and sustainable change in the lifelong well-being of others. The organization amplifies the social impact of players throughout the communities where they live, play, and call home, impacting thousands of nonprofits and individuals around the world. For additional information, please visit www.playerstrust.org. Follow the Players Trust on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram (@MLBPA).
About Learn Fresh
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, we leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM learning and foster essential life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Our programs are explicitly focused on students living in low-income communities. We believe all students deserve a quality and engaging education. To date, our programming has engaged over 1.2 million students across the US and beyond. Programs include NBA Math Hoops, MLB Players STEM League, MLS STEM Goals, and EcoTour. More information can be found at www.learnfresh.org.