MLB and Little League Launch Exclusive Ticket Sweepstakes

Jun 23 ETDeveloping

Sports Desk

In Short: MLB and Little League are partnering to offer exclusive ticket sweepstakes for the 2026 MLB Little League Classic, presented by New York Life, to engage communities and promote youth baseball and softball.

Whether you're looking to join a league for the first time or bring a new Little League program to your community, Little League offers resources to help you get started.

The League Finder tool quickly identifies Little League programs near you, making it easier to find or start a league.

Expand your league's offerings by adding baseball, softball, or Challenger programs, or enhancing teenage opportunities.

Little League International provides a checklist to assist new leagues through the chartering process, ensuring everyone has a chance to play and thrive.

Founded in 1939, Little League is the world's largest organized youth sports program, with over two million players and one million adult volunteers in the U.S.

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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 and offerings to your current league, you’ve come to the right place.
The League Finder tool quickly and easily identifies Little League programs near you.
Start a Little League in your community, or bring your current youth baseball or softball program under the Little League umbrella.
Grow the Little League story in your community by adding a baseball, softball, or challenger programs, or expand your teenage opportunities.
To assist prospective new leagues through this process, Little League International has also put together an easy-to-use checklist to walk through the process of chartering.
Being a part of the Little League program is an opportunity for everyone, so make sure you provide all the best offerings for your community so everyone has a chance to play and make the most out of their experience.
In addition to the formal programs listed above to enhance your local league, here are just some of the additional resources, opportunities, and initiatives you can use to grow the game within your community.
Founded in 1939, Little League ® is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with approximately two million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S.

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