Quick answer: El Segundo Little League runs baseball for ages 4 to 12 at Brett Field, and registration for spring 2027 is open through November 30, 2026. Girls play fastpitch with El Segundo Girls Softball (ages 5 to 14). Players 13 and older move to El Segundo Babe Ruth.
Key takeaways
- El Segundo Little League reported 491 players on 45 teams in 2026, its 73rd season, and its spring 2027 registration window closes November 30, 2026.
- Players in AA, AAA and Majors go through evaluations on December 5 and 6. Tee Ball, Rookie and A players are placed without evaluations.
- El Segundo Girls Softball is a separate league for girls ages 5 to 14, with spring registration posted on its home page.
- El Segundo Babe Ruth takes ages 13 to 16, plus 12-year-olds who have aged out of Little League, and requires tryouts for new players.
- DITR’s free baseball and softball clinics will add extra practice on top of any El Segundo league.
Is El Segundo Little League the only league in town?
For baseball ages 4 to 12, it is the main one. El Segundo Little League (ESLL) plays at Brett Field and uses the divisions you would expect: Tee Ball, Rookie, A, AA, AAA and Majors. Girls who want fastpitch softball have El Segundo Girls Softball, a separate league with its own registration. Once players turn 13, the local choice is El Segundo Babe Ruth.
All three are run by volunteers, so you sign up with the league that matches your child’s sport and age. The cards below list ages, fields and sign-up notes for each. Manhattan Beach is the next town over if you want to compare options (see our Manhattan Beach guide). Private club and travel teams exist in the area too, but we do not list them here.
Youth baseball and softball leagues in El Segundo
Baseball · Little League
El Segundo Little League
Ages: 4 to 12
Where: Brett Field, El Segundo
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 registration opened October 24, 2026 and closes November 30. Evaluations for AA, AAA and Majors are December 5 and 6. Opening Day is February 20, 2027.
Softball · Girls fastpitch (recreational, select and all-stars)
El Segundo Girls Softball
Ages: 5 to 14
Sign-ups: Spring registration is posted as open on the league home page for girls born September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2022. Spring runs February to mid-May; fall runs late August to mid-November.
Baseball · Babe Ruth
El Segundo Babe Ruth
Ages: 13 to 16, including 12-year-olds who aged out of Little League
Where: Stevenson Field at El Segundo Rec Park (fall games)
Sign-ups: The league’s 2026 page listed spring registration as January 1 to 17, with tryouts for new players.
League details checked against each league’s own website in November 2026. Seasons, boundaries and sign-up dates change, so confirm with the league before you register. Diamonds In The Rough is not affiliated with these leagues.
How big is El Segundo Little League, and how are the divisions set up?
At its 2026 closing day ceremony, the league reported its highest participation ever: 491 players, 180 volunteer coaches and team parents, and 45 teams across all divisions, which played 275 games. That was ESLL’s 73rd season. Here is how the divisions are laid out, by Little League age:
- Tee Ball (league age 4): a no-experience introduction to the game. The league added this division for the 2024 season.
- Rookie (ages 5-6): for first-time players, starting off a tee and possibly moving to coach pitch.
- A (ages 6-7): basic hitting, throwing, catching and base running in game settings.
- AA (ages 7-9): the step to live pitching from other players.
- AAA (ages 9-11): the highest minor division, with more competitive play.
- Majors (ages 11-12): the Little League division, with a draft and evaluation process.
League age follows Little League’s rule: the child’s age on August 31 of the season year. The league links the official age chart and a calculator so you can check. It also publishes skill guidelines for AA, AAA and Majors, and it may place a child in a division other than the one you picked, based on age, safety, balanced teams or development. For whether your home or school address falls inside ESLL’s boundaries, use the League Finder on littleleague.org.
Did El Segundo Little League really win the Little League World Series?
Yes. The league’s all-star team won the 2023 Little League World Series, beating Curaçao 6-5 on a walk-off home run in the sixth inning, according to KTVU’s report of the game. That was a tournament all-star squad. The regular season is where most children play, and it is built around giving every registered player a team.
All-star play comes after the spring season. In 2026, the league’s All Stars page showed a 12U bracket played at El Segundo, an 11U bracket at Palos Verdes Little League and a 10U bracket at Rolling Hills Little League. ESLL belongs to Little League’s California District 36 with Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes. For a neighboring option, see our Palos Verdes guide.
What does the 2027 spring registration calendar look like?
The league’s registration page lists these key dates for the 2027 spring season:
- October 24, 2026: registration opens.
- November 30, 2026: registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
- Week of December 1: manager interviews.
- December 5 and 6: player evaluations for AA, AAA and Majors. Tee Ball, Rookie and A players do not take part and are placed by the division vice president and player agent.
- February 20, 2027: Opening Day.
- May 22, 2027: Closing Day.
Game schedules come out after registration closes and teams are formed. Tee Ball, Rookie and A play one game a week. AA, AAA and Majors play two. Practices are usually once a week, with AAA and Majors practicing twice. The league supplies jerseys, hats, socks and belts. Families bring their own pants, helmet, glove, cleats and a USA-stamped bat. With the deadline about three weeks out, do not wait.
Where can my daughter play El Segundo softball?
El Segundo Girls Softball (ESGS) is a recreational fastpitch league for girls ages 5 to 14. Its spring season runs from February to mid-May with teams at 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U, and its fall season runs late August to mid-November. In fall, the 8U, 10U and 12U teams play nearby leagues with one doubleheader a weekend, and 6U players get Sunday clinics. Since 2018, ESGS has also offered a Select program for more advanced players, and it picks All-Star teams from 8U up that compete starting in May.
As of this writing, the ESGS home page says spring registration is open now for girls born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2022. The pages we could read did not list field addresses, so check the league’s game locations page after signing up. Families who would rather try baseball should ask El Segundo Little League directly about registering. For softball practice at home, our softball fielding drills are a good start.
What happens at 13 and older: Babe Ruth and high school
El Segundo Babe Ruth (ESBR) is a recreational baseball league serving El Segundo and nearby cities. Its spring season is open to ages 13 to 16, including 12-year-olds who have aged out of Little League. New players must try out for the spring draft, with tryouts during a pre-season Prep league. Spring runs from late April to mid-June, and all-star play follows. Fall ball is played at Stevenson Field at El Segundo Rec Park. Players must live or go to school in El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach or North Redondo Beach.
The league’s own page lists its 2026 spring registration window as January 1 to 17, so expect something similar for 2027 and confirm on its site. High school baseball and softball come next, and our baseball tryouts guide covers how to get ready.
How can El Segundo players get more reps between seasons?
Little League gives players games and a weekly practice, and the season ends in May. DITR (Diamonds In The Rough Sports Foundation) is a Torrance-based nonprofit serving South Bay families, and its free baseball and softball clinics will be open to all ages. They work as extra skill work next to ESLL, ESGS or ESBR, and you can get updates on that page.
Older and advanced players can request one-on-one player development with Coach Murphy Su’a. Coach Su’a was a First-Team All-American at BYU, played in the Dodgers and Brewers organizations and has coached for more than 40 years. He coaches baseball and softball. For drills to run at home or at the park, see youth baseball drills. Hawthorne is the neighbor to the east, and our Hawthorne guide covers leagues there.
Frequently asked questions
Can my child play at El Segundo Little League if we live outside El Segundo?
It depends on the league’s boundaries. Little League eligibility is tied to a league’s boundaries, and the League Finder on littleleague.org checks a home or school address. Ask El Segundo Little League directly if your address is near the line.
My child turns 4 soon. Is there a program?
Yes. El Segundo Little League’s Tee Ball division is open to league-age 4 players and requires no prior skills. Rookie is for first-time players ages 5 and 6.
What gear does my child need for ESLL?
The league provides a jersey, hat, socks and belt. Players bring baseball pants in white or grey, a helmet, a glove, cleats and a bat with the USA stamp.
When does El Segundo Girls Softball play?
The league’s spring season runs February through mid-May, and its fall season runs late August through mid-November. Teams play at 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and, in spring, 14U.
Does my 12-year-old have to leave Little League?
Majors covers ages 11 and 12. A 12-year-old who ages out can look at El Segundo Babe Ruth, whose spring season includes 12-year-olds who have aged out of Little League, with a tryout for new players.
Sources: El Segundo Little League (home); El Segundo Little League: Available Programs and key dates; El Segundo Little League: Divisions of Play; El Segundo Little League: About Us (2026 closing day); El Segundo Little League: All Stars; El Segundo Girls Softball (home); El Segundo Girls Softball: About Us; El Segundo Babe Ruth League; KTVU: El Segundo wins Little League World Series with walk-off win over Curaçao; Little League: Determine League Age; Little League: Play Little League and League Finder; Manhattan Beach Little League: California District 36
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Add free skill work to your El Segundo season
DITR’s free baseball and softball clinics will be open to all ages and fit around any league schedule. Start on the free clinic page.