Similar to when we gathered in Williamsport in 2022, the 2026 Little League International Congress will feature robust conversation, centered around our strategic initiatives, and collaboration with our volunteers from around the world. Our team is currently working on an active schedule of events that will include an Opening Celebration, educational panels and sessions, volunteer recognition and celebration, and a motivational closing session. Additionally, similar to Williamsport, there will be no formal voting process at Congress. More information and a detailed schedule of events will be shared with you all in the exciting leadup to Congress.
Congress FAQ’s
General Questions
To support our event this year, Little League International is working with a group named metroConnections for some of our logistical planning, including registration. Every attendee will register individually using the email address that they use to access the Data Center.
Similar to when we gathered in Williamsport in 2022, the 2026 Little League International Congress will feature robust conversation, centered around our strategic initiatives, and collaboration with our volunteers from around the world. Our team is currently working on an active schedule of events that will include an Opening Celebration, educational panels and sessions, volunteer recognition and celebration, and a motivational closing session. Additionally, similar to Williamsport, there will be no formal voting process at Congress. More information and a detailed schedule of events will be shared with you all in the exciting leadup to Congress.
All District Administrators or approved alternates will receive:
- A daily $50 per diem for four days (total of $200).
- A $50 contribution to help offset ground transportation to and from the hotel; parking; etc.
- For this year’s Congress, Little League is using the average flight costs per region to factor travel reimbursement to help offset the cost of travel for D.A.s and approved alternates.
- Four nights of hotel accommodations will be directly billed to Little League International. All attendees will be responsible for all incidental costs.
The International Congress will be utilizing the JW Marriott Hotel to accommodate delegates, attendees, and guests. Little League International has reserved a block of rooms at the hotel with the rooms being available on a first come, first served basis.
The room rate for the JW Marriott Hotel is $189 per night plus applicable taxes.
You may begin making your hotel arrangements now utilizing the link below. As the rooms in the Little League block are available on a first come, first served basis it is recommended you do not wait to book your hotel accommodations.
The deadline to reserve a room in the Little League room block at the JW Marriott Hotel is Monday, January 5, 2026. After this date, any rooms remaining in the Little League room block will be released by the hotel.
Educational opportunities are available for attendees, and there are exhibits of sponsor-related materials, of licensed equipment, and of official Little League merchandise. More information to come.
Self-Parking: $59/day
- Entrances to the self-parking garage are located off Maryland St. and Washington St.
- Open 24 hours
- 20% discount for Congress attendees
- Attendees staying at the hotel, the discount will be automatically applied to your guestroom charges.
- Includes in and out privileges
- Attendees driving in each day, please stop by Little League registration (located on the 3rd floor) for a daily parking voucher/validation.
- Does not include in and out privileges
- Attendees staying at the hotel, the discount will be automatically applied to your guestroom charges.
Valet Parking: $80/day
As part of your registration, you will receive one (1) complimentary ticket to both events listed below. Both D.A.s and A.D.A.s may purchase additional tickets at a cost of $25/ticket for any spouse or non-Little League volunteer traveling with them to Congress.
Hospitality/Welcome Reception
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Griffin Hall
Keynote and Closing Event
Monday, February 9, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
JW Marriott Indianapolis
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6
Registration Questions
Online registration is officially open for the 29th Little League® International Congress! We look forward to welcoming you to Indianapolis for the 2026 Little League International Congress at the JW Marriott. Complete your registration by click on the link below.
Registration is $50.
All D.A.s and A.D.A.s who register will receive tickets to all special events, as well as any welcome gifts. You will be able to add guests to your registration for anyone traveling with you that would want to attend the special events. Guest tickets for those events are $25 per person and may be purchased by D.A.s and/or A.D.A.s for any spouse or non-Little League volunteer traveling with them to Congress.