Little League bat rules (2026-27)
Which bats are legal in each Little League division, in plain words, with the source and the date we checked it. Pick your division for the full rule and the bats that fit.
Rules checked Oct 26, 2026. Confirm with your league before you buy: local leagues and tournaments can set their own rules, stricter or looser than the national ones.
| Division | Ages | Bats allowed | Drop limit | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Ball | 4-7 | USA Baseball Tee Ball bats ("ONLY FOR USE WITH APPROVED TEE BALLS"); youth bats with the USA Baseball mark | None stated | Not stated |
| Minors and Majors | 7-12 | USABat (USA Baseball mark); one-piece solid wood | None stated | 33 in |
| Intermediate 50/70 and Junior League | 11-14 | USABat; BBCOR; one-piece solid wood | None stated | 34 in |
| Senior League | 13-16 | BBCOR; one-piece solid wood | -3 | 36 in |
Parents ask
Can you use a USSSA bat in Little League?
No. Little League prohibits BPF 1.15 bats, the USSSA mark, in Majors and below, Intermediate and Junior League; Senior League bats must be BBCOR. (Little League)
Is a BBCOR bat legal in Little League?
Not in Minors or Majors, which use USA Baseball bats. BBCOR bats are allowed in Intermediate (50/70) and Junior League, and required in Senior League (or one-piece wood). (Little League)
What's the longest bat allowed?
33 in for Minors and Majors, 34 in for Intermediate and Junior League, 36 in for Senior League. The barrel can't be wider than 2 5/8 in in any of them. (Little League)
Is there a drop limit?
Not up to Junior League: any drop with the USA Baseball mark is fine. Senior League bats can't weigh less than their length minus 3 (a -3). (Little League)
Buying used? Check the bat isn't on the withdrawn list, and see how to check a used bat.