The Youngsville Sports Complex is excited to announce the 2025 Mardi Gras Mambo, NCAA Collegiate Fast Pitch Softball Tournament will be held Friday, February 28-Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The Mardi Gras Mambo, which is hosted by Southeastern Louisiana University, will feature 10 teams and over 250 players. Three of the teams competing in the tournament are from Louisiana, with the remaining seven teams traveling from universities around the country. The teams will have a front row seat watching the Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade, which will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11am.
Louisiana teams include:
Southeastern Louisiana University Lady Lions, Hammond, LA
Southern University Jaguars, Baton Rouge, LA
Grambling State University Tigers, Grambling, LA
National teams include:
University of West Georgia Wolves, Carrollton, GA
University of Maine Black Bears, Orono, ME
Iowa State University Cyclones, Ames, IA
Monmouth University Hawks, West Long Branch, NJ
Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks, Nacogdoches, TX
Houston Christian University Huskies, Houston, TX
U.S. Army Black Knights, West Point, NY
Tim Robichaux, Youngsville Director of Parks and Recreation stated, “These collegiate softball teams are traveling to compete at a high level and enjoy all that Youngsville has to offer. We are grateful for the commitment from Coach Fremin and Southeastern Louisiana University, who continue to choose the Youngsville Sports Complex as the host site for this event. We’re excited to welcome the players, coaches, and their families to Youngsville, especially during Mardi Gras.”
Daily tournament passes and weekend passes provide access to tournament games and are available for purchase online for $17/day or $50/weekend through the Youngsville Sports Complex website at www.YoungsvilleSportsComplex.com. Tickets and passes can also be purchased onsite at the gate by credit card only.
• Day passes are an individual general admission ticket for all games held on that day.
• Weekend passes are available and include all days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Passes are required for anyone aged 13 and older, free for children aged 12 and under.
• Passes can be printed or scanned on your mobile device at the gate.
• No re-entry will be allowed.
• Gates will open 2 hours before the first game time.
For the latest updates and information on the tournament, visit YoungsvilleSportsComplex.com.
