2025 72nd Over The Line (OTL) World Championship
July 13, 2025: 7 AM - 8:30 PM
July 19, 2025: 7 AM - 8:30 PM
July 20, 2025: 7 AM - 8:30 PM
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Over The Line (OTL) World Championship
Over-the-Line (OTL) is a unique beach softball game that originated in San Diego. In this game, two teams of three players each compete to hit the ball over a line about 55 feet in front of the batter. Unlike traditional softball, OTL is played without bases, and the team that scores the most runs wins. The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) hosts the annual World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament, which takes place on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay.
The tournament is held over two weekends in July and attracts hundreds of thousands of players and spectators worldwide. It has been a San Diego tradition for 70 years and is known for its carefree, daytime, adults-only atmosphere. Teams dress up in costumes and bring tents, chairs, beer, and hilarious signs to the beach for the event. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a summer day in San Diego, OTL is worth checking out!
Event Information
First Weekend: July 12 & 13, 2025
Second Weekend: July 19 & 20, 2025
Men’s Division Games Start: 7:30 a.m.
Women’s Division Games Start: 9 a.m.
Location: Fiesta Island Park, 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Reminder: No glass containers.
Open to the Public: This public event requires no ticket or entrance fee to watch the games and enjoy the tournament.
Double Elimination: For all teams in all 10 divisions (participants need to lose twice before they are eliminated).
Start Dates & Times
Please refer to your confirmation email for your actual start date/time.
DIVISION START DATE START TIME
Men’s Open Saturday 7/12 7:30 a.m.
Women’s Open Saturday 7/12 9 a.m.
Men’s Camitt Sunday 7/13 7:30 a.m.
Men’s Century Sunday 7/13 7:30 a.m.
Men’s Canardly Sunday 7/13 7:30 a.m.
Men’s Cannever Saturday 7/19 9 a.m.
Men’s Cadaver Saturday 7/19 10 a.m.
Women’s Camuff Saturday 7/19 12 p.m.
Men’s Camummy Saturday 7/19 12 p.m.
Women’s Caneasy Sunday 7/20 TBD
Games start promptly at 7:30 a.m. for Mens Divisions and a time to be determined for Womens Divisions and continue until dark on both weekends of OTL. Refer to your confirmation card/email for start date/time. All teams that are not seeded teams returning from last years tournament will be playing the 1st weekend. Select divisions only play 2nd weekend. A time limit will be imposed on the Men’s Open final Sunday.
Over The Line Divisions
Division Name # of Players Age Description & Information
Men’s Open Three Men All Ages 3 men of all ages 18 and over
Camitt Three Men All Ages 18 & Over Can wear gloves but no first baseman gloves
Century Three Men 30+ All at least 30 but collectively adding up to 100
Canardly Three Men 40 3 men, all at least 40 years of age
Cannever Three Men 50 3 men, all at least 50 years of age
Cadaver Three Men 60 3 men, all at least 60 years of age (can wear gloves)
Camummy Three Men 70 3 men, all at least 70 years of age (can wear gloves)
Women’s Open Three Women All Ages 3 women of all ages 18 and over
Camuff Three Women 35 3 women at least 35 years of age
Caneasy Three Women 50 3 women at least 50 years of age
Rules We Strictly Enforce
The No “B”s: No Bottles, No Bicycles, No Bowzers, No Babies, No Bad Attitudes, and No Battles (fighting).
Drones: Are prohibited in the permit area.
Alcohol Rules: No Glass, No Kegs, No Styrofoam coolers, and Must be 21.
Bicycle Rules: Bikes are prohibited within the dunes. Please store your bike at the bike racks. OMBAC is not responsible for your bikes, so please lock them up. (Make Sure to Pick Up Your Bike Each Day)
FAQs:
Am I going to receive a seeded app or pre-app in the mail as in years past?
No, All signups are being done online and in person at the Comber on 5/3. Get signed up and we will be moving pre-app and seeded to appropriate slots.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
The OTL tournament is held in a public place and therefore there are no age restrictions. Due to some content and sport activity we suggest that attendees be 18 years of age or older.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
We are no longer working a shuttle from the surrounding areas but we do support rideshare programs and have designated drop off/pick up locations. We do offer a designaled parking pass through this event registration, you can buy it now in one transaction.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
otl@ombac.org or info@ombac.org
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