Since the Pecos League began play in 2011, hosting the Pecos League Championship Series has become a special moment for teams, cities and their fans. Over the league's first 16 seasons, the championship has traveled throughout the Pecos League footprint, from New Mexico and Texas to Arizona, California and Kansas.
Some cities have become regular championship destinations, while others have had the opportunity to host the Championship Series for the first time as the league has expanded into new markets.
Alpine Leads All Championship Hosts
Alpine, Texas, has hosted the Pecos League Championship Series five times, more than any other city in league history.
The championship came to Alpine in 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2024.
Kokernot Field has long been one of the signature ballparks in the Pecos League, and Alpine's five Championship Series appearances as a host reflect the Cowboys' long history of success in the league.
Roswell Hosted Three of the First Seven
Roswell was at the center of the early years of the Pecos League.
The city hosted the Championship Series in 2011, the league's inaugural season, and again in 2013 and 2017.
With three Championship Series appearances during the league's first seven seasons, Roswell established itself as one of the original championship cities of the Pecos League.
Tucson Becomes a Championship Regular
Tucson has also become one of the league's most frequent Championship Series hosts.
The city first hosted in 2016 and later hosted the Championship Series in 2021, 2022 and 2025.
With four Championship Series appearances, Tucson ranks second only to Alpine among host cities through the 2026 season.
Santa Fe Hosts in 2015
Santa Fe, New Mexico, hosted the Pecos League Championship Series in 2015.
Fort Marcy Park has been one of the league's most recognizable venues, and the 2015 Championship Series gave Santa Fe its place on the list of cities that have hosted the league's final series.
Houston Hosts the Unique 2020 Championship
The 2020 Pecos League Championship Series was hosted in Houston, Texas.
The 2020 season was unlike any other in Pecos League history, and Houston became part of the league's championship history by serving as the host city that year.
Championship Baseball Comes to San Rafael
In 2023, the Championship Series was hosted in San Rafael, California.
The event represented another important moment in the growth of the Pecos League in Northern California and gave Bay Area fans the opportunity to experience Pecos League Championship Series baseball.
Garden City Becomes the Newest Host
The Championship Series reached Garden City, Kansas, for the first time in 2026.
Garden City has been an important Pecos League market since the Wind began play, and the city has also hosted multiple Pecos League All-Star Games. In 2026, Garden City added the Championship Series to its history.
The Garden City Wind made the occasion even more memorable by winning the 2026 Pecos League Championship, the first championship in franchise history.
Pecos League Championship Series Host Cities
| Year | Championship Series Host |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Roswell, New Mexico |
| 2012 | Alpine, Texas |
| 2013 | Roswell, New Mexico |
| 2014 | Alpine, Texas |
| 2015 | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| 2016 | Tucson, Arizona |
| 2017 | Roswell, New Mexico |
| 2018 | Alpine, Texas |
| 2019 | Alpine, Texas |
| 2020 | Houston, Texas |
| 2021 | Tucson, Arizona |
| 2022 | Tucson, Arizona |
| 2023 | San Rafael, California |
| 2024 | Alpine, Texas |
| 2025 | Tucson, Arizona |
| 2026 | Garden City, Kansas |
Championship Series Appearances by Host City
Alpine - 5
2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2024
Tucson - 4
2016, 2021, 2022, 2025
Roswell - 3
2011, 2013, 2017
Santa Fe - 1
2015
Houston - 1
2020
San Rafael - 1
2023
Garden City - 1
2026
Over the first 16 seasons of the Pecos League, seven different cities have hosted the Championship Series. Alpine leads with five appearances, followed by Tucson with four and Roswell with three.
The progression of host cities also tells the story of the Pecos League itself. What began with a championship in Roswell in 2011 has expanded into Championship Series baseball in Texas, Arizona, California and Kansas.
As new teams and new markets join the Pecos League, the list of cities that have experienced the Championship Series will continue to grow. For every host community, reaching the final series means more than another set of games - it gives local fans the opportunity to see a Pecos League championship decided in their own city. ```
