Monmouth, IL · Ages 8-12
Where Local Kids Learn to Love the Game
Our goal is to provide local youths ages 8-12 the opportunity to learn and love the game of baseball.
Season Kickoff — Week 1
Seven weeks of regular-season games, May 18 – July 2, across both divisions.
Major League Week 1
Minor League Week 1
How the Season Works
01
Regular Season
Seven weeks of games across two divisions — Major League and Minor League — all summer long, right here in Monmouth.
02
Playoffs
Once the regular season wraps up, our teams head into a single-elimination tournament to see who comes out on top.
03
Championship
Every division crowns a champion — with a 3rd place game in the Minor League bracket for good measure.
Why Play With Us
Whether your kid is picking up a glove for the first time or already dreaming of the majors, our Minor and Major League divisions meet them where they are.
Little Lions League is proudly run in partnership with the Monmouth Noon Lions Club — real community roots, not a franchise.
Our coaches and clinic leaders are local volunteers who show up to teach fundamentals, not just run drills.
Seven weeks of regular-season games across two divisions, followed by a real playoff bracket and championship games.
It's not just game day — regular practices and clinics help kids build fundamentals before they step up to bat.
Every team is backed by a real Monmouth-area business — from Edward Jones to Doyle & Associates — who help keep the league running.
About
Monmouth Little Lions Baseball is a youth league for local kids ages 8-12, run in partnership with the Monmouth Noon Lions. Our goal is simple: give every kid who steps onto the field the chance to learn the fundamentals, play real games, and fall in love with the game — win or lose. From weekly practices and skill clinics to a full summer season and playoffs, it's community baseball the way it should be.
Read more about usBacked by Real Monmouth-Area Businesses
Every team on the field is sponsored by a real local business — plus community partners who help keep the league running.
Come Cheer On the Lions
Whether you're a parent, a player, or a local business looking to sponsor a team, we'd love to hear from you.