Nationally Recognized Champions Weekend Series Returns — Bigger, Bolder, and Sold Outest Experience
Atlanta, GA (February 25, 2026) — LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, is set to launch its 2026 Champions Weekend Series with the highly anticipated Yanmar “March of Champions” Weekend, taking place February 27–March 1, 2026.
As a premier event within the sold-out Champions Weekend Series, Yanmar’s “March of Champions” builds on the powerful momentum already underway at LakePoint in 2026. Top programs from across the nation gather for high-stakes competition in baseball, volleyball, soccer, and beach — transforming LakePoint’s 1300+ acre campus into a national showcase of athletic excellence unlike anywhere else in the country.
“Champions Weekends are a powerful showcase opportunity not just for the athletes competing, but for the brands that are part of our community,” said Greg Barckhoff, EVP of Partnerships & Marketing at LakePoint Sports. “Yanmar’s U.S. headquarters is right here in our backyard, yet they’re a truly international brand with an incredible legacy of innovation. We’re excited to help introduce their newest line of equipment to the families and guests who visit our campus from across the country.”
As entitlement partner, Yanmar will have a powerful on-campus presence throughout the weekend, with featured equipment displays positioned prominently outside the Champions Center. The integration reflects Yanmar’s commitment to performance, innovation, and powering premier destinations that host millions of athletes and families each year.
“The March of Champions at LakePoint Sports provides Yanmar with powerful brand visibility among an engaged, high-quality audience. It’s an ideal platform for us to showcase our equipment, strengthen regional awareness, and connect directly with customers who value performance and reliability as much as we do,” said Jon Richardson, Director of Rural Lifestyle Division at Yanmar.
Welcoming more than 2.5 million guests annually, LakePoint continues to set the national standard for immersive sports experiences, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence. The Champions Weekend Series represents the pinnacle of that commitment, where elite competition meets elevated guest experiences around every corner.
Following Yanmar’s “March of Champions,” the 2026 Champions Weekend Series continues with an all-star lineup of nationally recognized events:
● Publix Legends of the Spring – March 29–30
● The Windscreen Factory Spring Flex – May 15–17
● Aspen Hospitality Invitational Weekend – June 5–7
● IHG Hotels + Resorts Summer Show Stoppers – June 26–28
● Rawlings Primetime Players Weekend – July 10–12
● LakePoint Futures Weekend Presented by GeoSurfaces – July 23–26
● Academy Sports + Outdoors Soccer Classic Weekend – August 22–23
During Yanmar “March of Champions,” hundreds of teams from across the country will compete across LakePoint’s premier venues:
● Baseball Village – Hosting the Georgia Dugout Club
● Champions Center – Home to the Peachtree Classic
● Publix Fields – Featuring NASA TopHat Soccer
● Beach Pavilion – Showcasing Rally Beach
Throughout the Baseball Village, guests can engage with premier brand partners including Coke United, Publix, 100% Sunglasses, Jax Athletics, Wilson, Baseballism, Rawlings, Old Hickory, Cartersville-Bartow Convention & Visitors Bureau, Canton Tourism, and EvoShield, while a live DJ fuels the weekend’s championship energy.
For the first time ever, the Champions Center will be bursting at the seams with healthy, fresh, and performance-driven food offerings — redefining what families expect from a premium destination.
As a part of LakePoint’s ‘Fast, Friendly, Fresh’ premium food and beverage program– dynamic partnerships like My Healthy Stand, AG Sushi, Mellow Mushroom, and Chicken Salad Chick, activate on-site with live food demonstrations and incredible selections for athletes and guests including:
● Fresh fruit topped açaí bowls
● Poke bowls
● Hand-rolled fresh sushi
● Protein smoothies
● Fresh-made chicken salad sandwiches and croissants
● Hand-tossed pizzas
This expanded culinary experience underscores LakePoint’s commitment to Delivering Excellence in the Guest Experience — ensuring that performance on the field is matched by quality off the field.
As the Champions Weekend Series continues, one thing remains constant: LakePoint’s commitment to Delivering Excellence in the Guest Experience. Every arrival, every activation, every meal, and every moment is engineered to match the intensity of competition happening across campus.
About LakePoint Sports
LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, encompasses a sprawling 1,300-acre campus featuring five premium venues: the Champions Center Indoor Pavilion, the Baseball Village, Publix Fields, the Beach Pavilion, and Terminus Wake Park. Focused on delivering excellence in the guest experience and fostering world-class partnerships, LakePoint annually hosts millions of guests from across the globe and attracts athletes to compete against the nation’s best. Leveraging influential media platforms and pioneering innovative technology, LakePoint Sports is dedicated to setting the standard in travel and youth sports. To learn more, visit LakePointSports.com.