Stockton youth sports run through volunteer leagues, club teams and City of Stockton Parks & Recreation, which runs low-cost indoor leagues at the Stribley Community Center. Here is who to contact for each sport, with ages and prices taken from each live listing.
Soccer
- Stockton Youth Soccer Association is the volunteer-run rec league, playing since 1971, with a Fall 2026 season and a Spring League 2027 for all skill levels. Its BML All-Star play is the step up from rec, and Stockton Storm FC is the competitive side.
- Club soccer: San Juan South SC fields NPL, ECNL-RL and Elite teams for ages 7 to 18, and Stockton TLJ FC (Norcal Premier and ECNL Regional League) plays at the Stockton Soccer Complex.
- Indoor: the city's Youth Futsal league for ages 7 to 14 at Stribley, $72 per player or $333 per team, with the fall season running mid-October to late November. Stockton TLJ also runs year-round Indoor Soccer.
- Ages 3 to 6: Start Smart Futsal, a parent-and-me class Saturdays 9:30 to 10:30 am at Stribley, $37.50.
Baseball
- Hoover Tyler Little League (ages 4 to 14, a nonprofit founded in 1951) and Western Little League (ages 4 to 16) both play spring seasons.
- Year-round training: The Yard runs hitting, catching, pitching and strength classes for baseball and softball players in an 18,000 square foot indoor facility, weekdays 3:30 to 9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Catch-All Baseball trains catching, pitching, hitting and fielding with a "Student First, Athlete Second" approach.
Basketball
- The city's Jr NBA Youth Basketball winter league for ages 7 to 14 runs mid-January through early March at Stribley, $57 per player or $333 per team, in divisions for ages 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 and 12 to 14.
- Ages 3 to 6: Start Smart Winter Basketball, Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Ursula Meyer Library and Community Center, $37.50, with a parent on the court.
- Club: Delta Basketball Club (ages 6 to 18), and Stockton Soldiers, affiliated with the Oakland Soldiers, with a middle school team (11 to 14, spring and summer tryouts) and a high school team (14 to 18).
- Drop-in: Youth Open Gym at Promise Land, Saturdays 10:00 to 11:30 am, $5 for ages 17 and under.
Football and cheer
- Flag: Gridiron Flag Football for ages 4 to 17 plays Saturdays at Cesar Chavez High School, 6 games plus playoffs, $144.99 early bird up to $209.99 late. The volunteer-run All Stockton Flag Football League plays at parks across town.
- Tackle and cheer: Stockton Jr Jackets at Franklin High School Stadium ($250 to $300), South Stockton Jr Vikings ($350 to $450), and the San Joaquin Jr Rams, whose fall 2026 regular fees were $425 for football and $625 for cheer (ages 7 to 14). The Jr Rams require a sports physical.
Volleyball and hockey
- Stockton Aces VBC: nonprofit club volleyball for ages 8 to 18 on the WCVBA schedule. Rage Volleyball has competitive teams plus year-round skills camps.
- Stockton Colts Youth Hockey practices and plays at the Oak Park Ice Rink for kids up to 18, and the rink runs Stick & Puck open practice.
More options are on the Stockton sports page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest youth sports league in Stockton?
City of Stockton Parks & Recreation: Start Smart classes for ages 3 to 6 are $37.50, Jr NBA basketball is $57 per player and Youth Futsal is $72 per player. Promise Land's Saturday open gym is $5.
Where can a 3 year old play sports in Stockton?
The city's Start Smart Futsal (Saturdays at Stribley) and Start Smart Winter Basketball (Wednesdays at Ursula Meyer) both take ages 3 to 6, with a parent joining in.
Which Little Leagues play in Stockton?
Hoover Tyler Little League (ages 4 to 14) and Western Little League (ages 4 to 16) both play spring seasons in Stockton. Check with each league about which one serves your address.
Is there youth hockey in Stockton?
Yes. Stockton Colts Youth Hockey plays at the Oak Park Ice Rink, and the rink also runs Stick & Puck open practice.