Most Sacramento-area rec basketball runs through the park districts in winter, from January to March, with registration closing in early January. Club and AAU teams run year-round and hold tryouts. Here is every youth basketball option in the Sacramento listings, from a first league to travel teams.
Winter rec leagues
- PeeWee Basketball in Carmichael: kindergarten and 1st grade, Saturdays January 16 to March 6, 2027, at La Sierra Community Center, $130. Registration runs until January 15.
- Elementary Basketball League in Carmichael: 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 6th grade, Fridays and Saturdays, $175. Registration is open until January 3.
- Winter Youth Basketball in Orangevale: a coed league for 2nd to 6th grade with skill clinics, January 9 to March 13, 2027, $135.
- Buzzardball Winter Basketball League: a rec league with equal playing time for every player. Check Buzzardball for dates and price.
Middle school
- Middle School Boys Basketball in Orangevale: a league just for boys in 6th to 8th grade at Pasteur, Carnegie and Orangevale Open, $165. Registration closes November 13.
Summer camps and leagues
- Summer Basketball Skills Camp in Carmichael: week-long camps for ages 5 to 14 in July 2027, $135. Registration opens April 9, 2027.
- Buzzardball Summer Basketball Camp: weekly camps for grades K to 8, $300 to $350.
- Buzzardball Summer Basketball League: a summer rec league for grades 3 to 9.
Club, AAU and tournament teams
- Sac Warriors AAU Basketball Teams: ages 8 to 17, local and travel teams, tryouts required.
- Sacramento Rebels Tournament Basketball: grades 7 to 12, year-round teams that travel to tournaments.
Free and drop-in
- Sac Warriors Free Community Hoops: free weekly skills training plus conditioning, year-round.
- Youth Basketball Open Gym in North Highlands: Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ridgepoint Park, ages 9 to 15, free.
- Youth Open Gym Basketball at George Sim: Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm, ages 6 to 14, register online first.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does youth basketball registration close in Sacramento?
For the winter rec leagues, early January. Carmichael's elementary league closes January 3 and PeeWee closes January 15. Orangevale's middle school boys league closes November 13.
How much does a youth basketball league cost?
The park district winter leagues run $130 to $175: PeeWee in Carmichael is $130, Orangevale is $135 and Carmichael's elementary league is $175.
Is there a basketball league for kindergarten?
Yes. PeeWee Basketball in Carmichael is for kindergarten and 1st grade, on Saturday mornings.
Where can kids play basketball for free in Sacramento?
North Highlands runs a free open gym on Tuesday nights at Ridgepoint Park, and the Sac Warriors offer free weekly Community Hoops training.