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Children from the age of 4 through 16 are eligible to participate in the Little League® Baseball and Softball program.
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How can I sign my child up to play in the Little League® World Series?
Teams that participate in the Little League World Series represent the local Little League program in their community and have competed their way through the district, state, and region tournaments…
Little League Baseball and Softball
2026 Little League® World Series Schedule Release Featuring More Than 340 Games on ESPN Platforms Read More ▸ World Series ▸ Swing for the Fences with the Official Sponsors of…
Can the local league keep copies of birth certificates on file?
Little League recommends that leagues verify proof of age documentation at the time of registration but does not recommend keeping copies of birth certificates on file. It is the responsibility…
Little League Challenger
The Little League Challenger Division® was founded in 1989, and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual…
League Finder
Enter Your Address To Find A League The Little League® League Finder tool quickly and easily identifies whether a residence or school address is located within the boundaries of an…
FAQs: Residency and School Attendance Eligibility
For a child over the age of eight to be a Little Leaguer®, eligibility must first be established by way of residency inside the boundaries of a local Little League®,…
2025 Regulation 2 Update
2025 Regulation II Update: League Eligibility Little League® to Increase Access and Opportunity with League Choice at Youngest Level of Play Starting in 2025 LAST UPDATED ON 2/4/25 Starting with…
Play Little League®
Three WAYS to Play Little League® Whether you’re looking to join a league for the first time, bring a new Little League® program to your community, or add new opportunities…
Playing Rules
It is important for all Little League® volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most up-to-date version of Little League’s Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies. This page…
The Player Draft: What Parents Need to Know
Once the tryout process is complete, the next step in preparing for the upcoming Little League® season is the player draft. A new team with fresh faces means added friends.…