Membership Milestone Dates
Stay current with your membership to access exclusive ABCA benefits, including Priority Convention Registration, 1,000+ on-demand coaching videos, equipment and travel discounts, and more.
The ABCA membership year runs from September 1 through August 31 each year. Renewing on time ensures there is no interruption in your benefits, while new members can get an early start on taking advantage of everything ABCA offers.
- Wednesday, July 1
Membership renewals open for current 2025-26 members. Renew early to avoid any lapse in benefits and to maintain your continuous years of membership, which is a key factor in Priority Convention Registration access!
- Saturday, August 1
Membership sign up opens for new and former members. Individuals who were not 2025-26 members can join beginning this date and receive membership through August 31, 2027!
Priority Convention Registration
2025-26 ABCA members receive exclusive early access to register for the ABCA Convention and secure discounted hotel rooms before general registration opens. This is one of the most valuable benefits of ABCA membership, allowing you to lock in both your Convention registration and hotel accommodations ahead of the general public.
If you are not currently a 2025-26 member, you can still sign up for membership now to become eligible for this benefit!
Priority access is determined by your consecutive years of membership — the longer your active streak, the earlier your registration window opens. Maintaining uninterrupted membership ensures you maximize this advantage each year.
ABCA Convention Registration is presented by 
- Monday, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Priority Convention Registration opens for 2025-26 members with 10+ consecutive years of membership. Eligible members can register for the 2027 ABCA Convention and reserve one hotel room at one of the Official ABCA Convention Hotels (while room inventory remains available).
- Monday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Priority Convention Registration expands to open for all 2025-26 members. Eligible members may register for the 2027 ABCA Convention and reserve one hotel room at one of the Official ABCA Convention Hotels (while room inventory remains available).
- Thursday, August 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Final day to reserve a hotel room through Priority Convention Registration. After this deadline, all hotel reservations must be made directly through the hotels using the links available at www.ABCA.org/hotel beginning Tuesday, September 1 .
See the frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page for more information regarding Priority Convention Registration.
Start of the 2026-27 Membership Year!
A new ABCA membership year brings a full slate of benefits, resources, and access opportunities for coaches at every level!
- Monday, August 31
All 2025-26 Memberships Expire. All 2025-26 members should make sure to renew their membership before this date to avoid any interruption in membership benefits!
- Tuesday, September 1
The 2026-27 membership year officially begins!
General ABCA Convention Registration & Rates
Beginning September 1, registration opens to everyone for the ABCA Convention and ABCA Clinics Live Stream.
Early registration is strongly encouraged to take advantage of the lowest available pricing!
2027 ABCA Convention Registration Timeline
- August 10 – October 8: Early Bird – $90
- October 9 – November 12: Advance 1 – $100
- November 13 – December 10: Advance 2 – $120
- December 11 – January 9: Late – $150
Frequently Asked Questions about Priority Convention Registration...
Q: Why does Priority Convention Registration matter?
A: With ABCA membership exceeding 15,000 coaches worldwide, both Convention registration and discounted hotel blocks fill quickly. Priority Registration gives members the earliest opportunity to secure their spot and preferred accommodations before they become available to the general public.
Q: Why d0 2025-26 ABCA members receive priority access for 2027 ABCA Convention registration?
A: This is a benefit that rewards coaches for keeping their ABCA membership active each year!
Q: When will new members or former members be able to register for the 2027 ABCA Convention and book a hotel room?
A: Registration on www.abcaconvention.org will be open to everyone, including new and former members, beginning on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. At that time, hotel reservations must be made directly through the hotels using the information provided at www.ABCA.org/hotel.
Q: If I am a 2025-26 member, will everyone on my staff be able to register early?
A: Only those who are also current 2025-26 ABCA members are eligible for Priority Registration.. If you know of anyone that is not a current 2025-26 ABCA member, have them register for membership now so they can take advantage of all of the membership benefits, including Priority Convention Registration eligibility!
Q: What if I change jobs after this season. Will I still get early access?
A: Yes. Your membership is tied to you individually, not your employer. Be sure your contact information is up to date in your ABCA account.
Q: Will I be able to reserve a hotel room during Priority Convention Registration without registering for the ABCA Convention?
A: No. During Priority Registration, hotel reservations within the ABCA's discounted room blocks are only available when completing your convention registration.
Q: How many hotel rooms can I reserve during Priority Registration?
A: Each registered member may reserve one hotel room during the Priority Registration period, while availability lasts. If you have multiple staff members who require a hotel room, you will want to get them signed up for the ABCA Convention during the Priority Registration process as well.
Q: How do I register?
A: Registration will be available online at www.abcaconvention.org beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET on your eligibility date. Be sure to have your ABCA login credentials ready.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more information regarding the 2027 ABCA Convention online as well as in the
My ABCA app,
Inside Pitch Magazine and ABCA Press Box e-newsletter.