With Little Leaguers® across the world running out onto the diamond, Little League® International is excited to announce Banana Boat, an Edgewell Personal Care brand, as the Official Sunscreen Partner through a multi-year agreement.
As the Official Sunscreen of Little League Baseball and Softball, Banana Boat will champion the spirit of the game by celebrating fun-in-the-sun moments all season long. Under this partnership, Banana Boat will provide complimentary sunscreen samples, educational resources, exclusive digital content, and on-site branded experiences at select Little League tournaments to encourage the next generation of athletes to stay active – and protected – throughout the season.
“We are thrilled to join Little League in bringing communities together through the power of play,” said Caroline Malone, Head of Social & Partnerships at Banana Boat. “As a leader in suncare for over 45 years, our mission has always been focused on encouraging families to say ‘yes’ to more sun-filled moments by providing sun protection that they can trust. This partnership underscores that commitment and allows us to keep young athletes sun-safe and game-ready.”
Banana Boat kicked off the partnership with their “Little League Rituals, Big League Fun” Contest and Sweepstakes. Whether it’s a team chant, a secret handshake, or a pregame dance party, Banana Boat is celebrating the gameday rituals that make Little League fun for all. Throughout April, participating Little League families submitted their rituals at LittleLeague.org/BigLeagueFunContest and will now have a chance to win the contest’s Grand Prize – a clinic hosted by a former Major League Baseball player.
Once the finalists are decided, Banana Boat and Little League are encouraging fans to join in on the fun and vote for their favorite submitted gameday rituals for a chance to win the sweepstakes’ grand prize – a trip to the 2025 MLB All-Star Week hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans can begin voting and enter to win at LittleLeague.org/BigLeagueFunContest from June 5 through June 27.
“Little League believes in providing safe and memorable experiences on and off the field, which includes providing information from Official Partners that can empower busy families to have the best Little League experience,” said Liz DiLullo Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Business Relationship Officer. “Partnering with Banana Boat will not only encourage kids to enjoy the fun of being outside and the joy of playing Little League but also share useful information on sun protection to Little League parents, coaches, and caregivers.”
As a nonprofit, mission-based organization, for more than 75 years, Little League Baseball and Softball has partnered with major corporations on a national level to help fill needs felt by families and communities, keep the costs for our local Little Leagues to a minimum, offer unparalleled benefits to those member leagues, support the social impact initiatives of the organization and its local communities, and provide the necessary funding and resources to support local leagues at the grassroots level. Sponsors help Little League International give back to their community leagues to help volunteers provide memorable experiences for children in their community, provide training resources for coaches, offset expenses for educational initiatives, offer grant programs for leagues in need, assist in supporting tournament costs, and provide opportunities and knowledge in fundraising, operations, nutrition, and safety. In short, sponsors provide access and opportunities so that local leagues may offer the best programs possible, helping ensure that players and volunteers can have a fun and rewarding Little League experience while supporting their community.
To learn more about what Banana Boat can offer to local leagues, as well as what all of Little League’s Official Sponsors can provide, visit LittleLeague.org/Sponsors. Additionally, to learn more about the 2025 Little League World Series events, visit LittleLeague.org/WorldSeries and download the World Series app in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
About Banana Boat®
As a trusted leader in sun protection, Banana Boat has been protecting the fun since 1976. Banana Boat believes the best moments are spent outdoors under the sun – which is why the brand stands committed to developing reliable suncare products that last as long as the fun does. Banana Boat’s dedication to safety and high-quality sunscreen means guaranteed sun protection that you can trust every day. Whether spray, lotion or stick, Banana Boat products easy-to-apply products are designed with one idea in mind: to help you and your family enjoy every moment outdoors. For more information, visit bananaboat.com, and follow Banana Boat on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.