Elk Grove's youth sports run through a mix of volunteer leagues and Cosumnes CSD rec programs. Here is who to call for each sport, with links to live listings.
Baseball and softball
- Highway 99 splits baseball in two. East of 99, Elk Grove Youth Baseball runs Little League for ages 4 to 12, from tee ball up to 12U. West of 99, Laguna Youth Baseball runs Rookie through Majors for ages 4 to 12 ($180 to $260 for spring 2027).
- The youngest players can start with the Cosumnes CSD T-Ball League for ages 3 to 6 at Laguna Community Park and Luttig Park. No score is kept.
- Elk Grove Girls Softball League runs spring, fall and All-Star seasons for girls 5 to 16 at the Kloss Softball Complex, plus Select travel teams for 10U, 12U and 14U.
Soccer
- Elk Grove Soccer runs the big rec league (ages 8 to 18), Future Stars for ages 4 to 8, competitive teams from MLS NEXT down, and TopSoccer for players with special needs. Home base is Hal Bartholomew Sports Park.
- Other clubs: Elk Grove Surf (IR Academy, ages 7 to 19), Elk Grove United, and indoor play at Elk Grove Soccer World.
Basketball
- CSD Youth Basketball League: a 12-week rec league for ages 7 to 14 with divisions for 7-8, 9-11 and 12-14, coed and girls teams.
- For the youngest: the Lil' Ballers League for 5 and 6 year olds and the Lil' Ballers class for ages 3 to 6.
- West Coast Basketball Association runs a league for ages 6 to 18 with championship games at Golden 1 Center, and the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation runs youth basketball at its High Tech Ct gym.
Football and cheer
- Flag: the Cosumnes CSD NFL Flag Football League for ages 5 to 14 at Laguna Community Park.
- Tackle and cheer, through the high school feeder programs: Monterey Trail Jr. Mustangs, Pleasant Grove Jr. Eagles (both ages 8 to 14) and the Cosumnes Oaks Junior Wolfpack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Little League should my child join in Elk Grove?
It depends on where you live. Elk Grove Youth Baseball serves families east of Highway 99 and Laguna Youth Baseball serves families west of 99. Both take ages 4 to 12.
Where can a 3 year old play sports in Elk Grove?
Cosumnes CSD's T-Ball League starts at age 3, and its Lil' Ballers basketball class and Lil' Sports Explorers multi-sport class take ages 3 to 6.
Is there a youth sports option for kids with special needs in Elk Grove?
Yes. Elk Grove Soccer's TopSoccer is an adaptive soccer program, and Cosumnes CSD's RAD program runs adaptive pickleball and other classes.