Little League partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to enhance youth baseball access
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Little League and Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced a partnership aimed at increasing access to baseball and softball for youth athletes. The initiative will launch with 25 to 30 pilot programs during the 2027 season and aims to connect club members with local Little League opportunities. Both organizations emphasize the importance of providing children with avenues to participate in sports amidst rising costs and digital distractions. The collaboration seeks to leverage existing community infrastructures, potentially serving millions of youth across the U.S.
- •Partnership focuses on youth baseball and softball access.
- •25-30 pilot programs to start in 2027.
- •Over 4 million young people served through Boys & Girls Clubs.
- •Little League has about 2 million young players in the U.S.
- •Organizations will cross-promote opportunities for participation.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — How can we get more kids to play sports? Here's Little League's answer
"Little League and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are partnering to create more baseball and softball access. Here's what it means for your kid.
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