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HistóriaEast Madison Little League welcomes players ages 4–14, building back softball on the east and north sides
East Madison Little League is a chartered, all‑volunteer program serving Madison’s north and east sides with youth baseball and softball opportunities dating back to 1958 [1][2]. The league welcomes players ages 4–14 and actively recruits local volunteers to keep game days running smoothly [2][1].Registration opens each spring, with practices ramping up in April, Opening Day in May, and a season that runs through the heart of summer [1]. After a dip in participation, the league is pushing to grow its softball program and bring more girls onto local diamonds [3]. Families can find sign‑ups, schedules, and updates on the league’s website and Facebook page [1][4].
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HistóriaEMLL Baseball Classic set for July 24–26, 2026 in Madison; divisions filling fast
The EMLL Baseball Classic returns July 24–26, 2026, bringing multiple age divisions to East Madison’s home complex in Madison [1][2]. Tournament brackets include 9U, 10U, 12U, and 15U B/C, with some divisions already listed as full on the event page [1].Confirmed teams span the region, with entries such as East Madison Mayhem, Columbus Crawdads, Evansville Royals, Waunakee, Ripon Tigers, West Madison Thunder, Deerfield Smoke, De Pere, Manitowoc Ships, Lancaster, Westside Caps, and Midwest Muskies among those posted to date [1]. The event listing also notes the venue address at 1010 North Street and the July 24–26 dates for planning purposes [2].
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HistóriaEast Madison Little League at risk of losing home field after Oscar Mayer closure
East Madison Little League is facing uncertainty over its home field in the wake of the Oscar Mayer plant’s closure, with league leadership describing a waiting period while the future of the park is determined [1][2]. Families worry what a loss of the complex would mean for youth baseball and softball on Madison’s north and east sides [1][2].The fields have anchored local seasons for years and remain central to the league’s plan to keep kids playing close to home while decisions get made [1][2]. For now, the league and its families are preparing as best they can and hoping for clarity on the site’s status soon [1][2].
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HistóriaMadison moves to buy East Madison Little League fields, operations to continue unchanged
Madison plans to purchase the East Madison Little League fields from a private owner, with no plans to change how the league operates the site [1]. The east‑side complex, home to the Mayhem and a full slate of spring and summer ball, includes multiple diamonds such as Skinned Field and Majors Field [3].The move follows years of uncertainty about the league’s long‑term home amid changes around the Oscar Mayer site, concerns that surfaced during the 2018 season [2]. A city purchase would help lock in stability for families and volunteers who keep the program running [1].
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HistóriaEMLL Baseball Classic set for July 24–26; 9U–15U fields confirmed
East Madison Little League sets the table July 24–26 as the Mayhem welcome area clubs for the 2026 EMLL Baseball Classic at the league’s east‑side complex, with 9U, 10U, 12U and 15U B/C divisions confirmed [1].Brackets and invited teams [1]:- 9U: East Madison Mayhem; Columbus Crawdads; Evansville Royals; Lomira Legends; McFarland; Sun Prairie–Singletary.- 10U: East Madison Mayhem; Ripon Tigers; West Madison Thunder; Evansville Royals; Deerfield Smoke; McFarland.- 12U: East Madison Mayhem; Waunakee; Columbus Crawdads; De Pere; Evansville Royals; McFarland.- 15U B/C: East Madison Mayhem; Manitowoc Ships; McFarland; Lancaster; Westside Caps; Midwest Muskies; Evansville Royals.Event streams for the Classic are posted on YouTube, offering live games and replays for families and fans [2][3].
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HistóriaEast Madison Little League lines up busy summer slate, with field status and tournaments posted
Serving families on the city’s northeast side, East Madison Little League runs multiple on‑site fields—including a Majors field and a skinned field—and offers baseball and softball divisions across age groups [1][2]. The league keeps a public calendar of games, practices, and events like the EMLL Baseball Classic, alongside a same‑day field status feed for weather calls and playable conditions [1][2].The program’s footprint includes affiliated travel opportunities such as East Madison Mayhem, with updates and community notes available through the league’s channels and social presence [2][3]. Parents and players can confirm field openings before heading out by checking the Field Status module and the day’s schedule on the calendar [1].EMLL’s presence is well established around Madison, with listings in local directories and community guides for Wisconsin youth baseball [4][5]. The fields carry a long local history on the East Side, a point of pride for families who’ve come through the program over the years [6].Full schedules, rainouts, and tournament details are posted on the EMLL calendar throughout the season [1].
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HistóriaCity moves to buy East Madison Little League fields as North Street complex hums through summer
The city plans to acquire the East Madison Little League fields from a private owner, a step that would secure the league’s longtime home on the East Side and keep games rooted in the neighborhood [6].EMLL’s base at 1010 North St. anchors a multi‑field complex with named diamonds — Feinblatt, Majors, Juniors and a skinned field — plus lights for night games, concessions, restrooms and on‑site parking [1][2].Schedules and game‑day decisions are centralized online, with a dedicated field‑status page to handle weather calls and late changes [3]. News and contact hubs round out the essentials for coaches and families throughout the season [1][5].With league play in full swing under the lights, the East Side staple continues to serve youth baseball and softball while the community awaits next steps on the ownership front [2][6].
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HistóriaEast Madison Baseball Classic set for July 24–26, 2026 at 1010 North St.; multi‑age brackets announced
The East Madison Baseball Classic is scheduled for July 24–26, 2026 at 1010 North St. in Madison, with tournament brackets listed for 8U, 9U, 10U, 12U and 15U; the event contact is shown as Daniela Rumpf [2].East Madison Mayhem, the league’s travel program, maintains rosters across several youth age groups, including 8U through 12U, aligning with much of the Classic’s slate [1]. Tournament details and updates are available through the event listing for teams mapping out midsummer schedules [2].
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HistóriaFrom Oscar Mayer Field to today: East Madison LL’s ballpark has anchored youth baseball since 1958
East Madison Little League traces its local roots to 1958 and plays at East Madison Little League Field, long known for its Oscar Mayer Field heritage on the city’s East Side [1]. The club continues to serve area youth across multiple divisions and community activities, keeping the neighborhood’s baseball tradition central to its mission [1][2].Families looking to get involved can find organizational details and participation information through league and community listings that point toward the East Side program’s offerings [1][2].
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HistóriaEast Madison LL sets 2025 Fall Ball: practices mid‑August, weeknight games from Sept. 2–3
East Madison Little League’s Fall Ball slate for 2025 will open with practices in mid‑August, then shift to games starting for Tuesday/Thursday divisions on Sept. 2 and for Monday/Wednesday divisions on Sept. 3, with the schedule planned to run into mid‑October, weather permitting [1].The weeknight format features compact game timing and equipment guidance by division to keep play moving and age‑appropriate [1]. Families should also plan for a volunteer concessions shift requirement during the season or an opt‑out buyout, and a post‑season Clean Up Day at the complex [1].Field slots and date details are posted on the league calendar and will update as the season approaches [2]. If registration windows are not yet visible, the Available Programs page notes no active listings and directs families to contact the league administrator with questions [3].