Baseball has largely been a male-dominated sport since its creation in 1876, but in 1984, Victoria Roche threw society’s gender norms a curveball by becoming the first girl to play…
Each year, during the second week of June, Little League® International celebrates National Little League Week with the annual Little League Baseball® World Series Luncheon. This year’s luncheon, held on…
It was 2003 and I was sitting on the bench inside the dugout during a summer Little League® All-Star Practice. Only three years old, I was next to my…
Please see below for specific FAQs related to exhibiting at the 2026 Little League® International Congress. If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact a Little League…
In 2021, eight-year-old Evangeline Iarossi from Palma Ceia Little League in Tampa, Florida, noticed an imbalance of playing opportunities for girls in her community. Her local league complex had…
After receiving nearly 200 applications, the initial selection of 96 players to participate in the 2026 Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series, A Girls with Game® Experience, has officially been announced. This year’s participating class of Girls with Game feature players…
Following yet another successful 2024 Girls with Game® Month celebration, and as local leagues get their spring seasons underway, Little League® and DICK’S Sporting Goods are proud to announce an…
For the September edition of the Little League® Staff Spotlights, enjoy this first-person letter from Melissa Singer, Senior Finance Executive, as she walks you through her journey: Finding My Passion …
In celebration of 50 years of female inclusion and the 50th Anniversary of the Little League Softball® World Series (LLSWS) in 2024, Little League® Baseball and Softball is pleased to…
Along with her professional dedication to youth programming at Gatorade, Shawna Ryan has been committed to spending time as a coach for her three sons. Commitment to youth sports for…
