FAQS & SUPPORT
Who can participate?
The competition is open to Little Leaguers® league age 9-12 years old who are currently registered and meet all eligibility requirements within their chartered Little League for the 2025 season. The baseball competition is open to Little Leaguers league age 9 – 12 years old and the softball competition is limited to female Little Leaguers aged 9 – 12 years old. A participant’s league age is determined per Little League Baseball and Softball guidelines.
How many players can participate in a local home run competition?
There is no minimum or maximum of the number of participants. Participants are only eligible to participate in ONE local competition.
When and where will the local competitions be held?
Local competitions will be held right at local Little League parks from February 25, 2025, through June 22, 2025*.
*Dates are subject to change
Where can I find more information regarding the Regional Finals and Championship events?
Information regarding the Regional Finals and Championship events of the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby will be shared at a later date. Host League Officials will be notified directly if their local competition winner has advanced.
How do if I know if my athlete advanced to the Regional Finals?
Once all local competitions have been completed and results have been verified, the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby team will directly contact any individuals (and their league) that have advanced to the next round of the competition. Please note, winning a local competition does not immediately qualify your Little Leaguer for any advancement opportunities. Information regarding the next stages of the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby will be announced in the coming months.
What if we already host a home run competition?
You can use the results of the home run competition as long as they fall within the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby event rules. Leagues will still need to register and submit all results through the website portal.
What do we need to host a competition?
Participating leagues will need a baseball/softball field with either a permanent fence, temporary fence, chalk or cone line at the distances of 170’ for baseball and 130’ for softball. These distances are typically shorter than standard fence dimensions. We recommend a chalk line on the field at each distance, cones, or the use of a temporary fence. All equipment including baseballs/softballs will need to be provided by hosting leagues and should meet Little League specifications.
What will we receive in our host toolkit?
What equipment will the league receive from T-Mobile for participating?
Each participating league will receive an A.D. STARR credit from T-Mobile for participating in the 2025 T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby, while supplies last. An A.D. STARR representative will reach out directly to the league’s registered point of contact and will include all steps for how to activate this credit.
Can we live stream our local T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby competition?
Leagues are welcome to live stream their local events so long as they follow all applicable Little League regulations. New for 2025, step by step guides to live stream your competition, through the Game Changer platform, will be available and can be found directly linked: https://littleleaguehrd.dudasites.com/
How can I promote my local competition for players to register?
Each digital toolkit will include a media advisory template, posters, and sample social media posts to encourage your local sluggers to join! Some other fun ways to drive participation include, but are not limited to, incorporating the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby into a pre-existing league event, such as opening day or closing ceremonies, or hosting during a community wide event.
Is there a fee to participate in the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby?
There is no fee associated with participating in the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby.
Can I host a District wide competition?
Yes. We encourage leagues to host a competition with multiple league participation within the same or contiguous Little League districts. You must register through the website and identify the hosting league as such during the registration process. You may add and remove leagues in your dashboard at LittleLeagueHomeRunDerby.com.
What file types are accepted for photos and scoresheets?
The upload tool accepts the following formats: jpg, jpeg, pdf. All participating leagues will be required to submit completed scoresheet, participant release forms, and champion photo.
Are pitching machines permitted?
Live arm pitching is preferred, but pitching machines may be used if necessary. The use of side toss is NOT permitted.
Who can be shaggers for my local competition?
Up to 5 of your Little Leaguers can be in the outfield, but they must allow all balls to land (no catching).
How do I determine the batting order for my local competition?
In the first round, it is recommended that the batting order be determined by random draw. In the following rounds, the participant with the lowest total number of home runs will hit first and so on.
Can I share photos or videos from my local event on social media?
Absolutely! We encourage you to share your experience on your league’s social media platforms. When sharing please make sure to use the hashtag #LittleLeaguersSwingBig!
How can my child get involved in a local competition?
Reach out to your local Little League officers to receive information about how to sign up for a local competition. If your league officers have not registered, please encourage them to do so!
How do we receive the T-Mobile Donation?
In order to qualify for the T-Mobile Equipment Donation, leagues will need to submit the following on the league dashboard at LittleLeague.org/HomeRunDerby
- Official score sheet
- Completed participant release forms
- Champion photo and information
All items must be submitted by June 22, 2025 in order to receive this donation. Once submitted and verified by the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby team, league donations will then be emailed to your league point of contact.
Can a player compete in more than one T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby local competition?
Each Little League players can only compete in ONE home run derby. This provides equal opportunity for all participants to advance to the Regional Events.
If a Little Leaguer competes in more than one competition, that athlete is subject to disqualification.