Little League® Baseball and Softball brings communities together in more than 6,500 locations across 80+ countries, and New Zealand is proud to be part of that global family. No matter where it’s played, every Little League programme shares the same purpose: using the power of youth baseball and softball to teach teamwork, resilience, and the life lessons that build stronger people and stronger communities.

United by a common mission, every local league is part of One Team. One Little League.

Little league in Aotearoa: Building the Pathway

In New Zealand, Little League sits at the heart of our National Participation Framework. It forms the backbone of our youth pathway, delivering a fun, inclusive, community-focused baseball experience for players aged 10 to 16.

This seamless integration ensures that every young player, from their first catch to competitive play, grows within a consistent, supportive, and nationally aligned structure.

Little League is where Kiwi players learn the game, love the game, and start their journey in baseball.

Little League Playing Grades Within Baseball NZ’s National Participation Framework