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22 youth sports leagues, clubs and classes for kids in and around Newark, CA, across 12 sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, soccer, softball, swimming and more. Use the filters to narrow by season, age, girls or boys, and rec or travel level. Every listing links to the program's own website or social page.

Baseball 5 listed

Newark Little League (NLL)Rec

Newark · Coed

Ages
4–16 (Tee Ball, Farm, Minor, Major, Intermediate 50/70, Junior, Senior)
When
Spring 2027: Mar 6 – Jun 12, 2027 (Seniors May 8 – Jun 12, 2027)
Sign-ups
2027 open now. Tee Ball & Farm $160; Minor/Major/Intermediate/Junior $240; Senior $70 (opens later). Closes: Minor–Junior 01/16/2027, Farm 01/30/2027, Tee Ball 02/27/2027. Sibling discount $20 (2nd), $40 (3rd+). Must live in or attend school in Newark city limits.
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Seasons
Spring
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

Newark Little League – Challenger Division (Mariners)

Newark (plays Fremont teams) · Coed

Ages
4–18 (up to 22 if still in school); Senior Challenger also offered
When
Spring 2027: Mar 6 – Jun 12, 2027
Sign-ups
2027 open now. $50 (Challenger and Senior Challenger). Closes 03/27/2027.
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Seasons
Spring
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

Union City American Little League (UCALL)Rec

Union City (families also from Hayward, Fremont, Newark) · Coed

Ages
4–16 (Tee Ball 4–7, Farm 6–9, Minors 8–11, Majors 10–12, 50/70 12–13, Juniors & Seniors 13–16)
When
Spring 2027: Mar 13 – May 31, 2027 (Juniors/Seniors Apr 18 – May 31, 2027). Player evaluations Jan 17 & Jan 30, 2027 (Minors and up).
Sign-ups
Spring 2027 open now (opened Sep 28, 2026). Tee Ball/Farm $125 Oct 3–Nov 30, $150 after; Minors and up $175 Oct 3–Nov 30, $200 after. Early-bird pricing ends Nov 30, 2026. Last day to register Jan 17, 2027 (online listing shows close 01/16/2027 11:59 PM; Juniors/Seniors close 04/17/2027). Refundable deposits at checkout: $50 popcorn deposit per player + $50 volunteer deposit per family. Ages 4–7 may join from any city.
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Seasons
Spring
Contact
[email protected] · 510-881-6643
Updates
Website up to date

Knights BaseballCompetitive / travel

Newark (home facility: Tri-City Athletic Center, 37478 Cedar Blvd Suite 2, Newark)

i9 Sports – Greater Fremont (baseball)ClassesRec

Fremont (franchise also serves Newark, Union City, Milpitas) · Coed

Ages
3–14
When
Winter 2027: Jan 16 – Feb 20, 2027 (6 Saturdays); Spring 2027: Apr 10 – May 22, 2027 (7 Saturdays); at California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr, Fremont
Sign-ups
Open now. $202 if paid by 11/21/2026 (Winter) / by 02/12/2027 (Spring).
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Seasons
Winter, Spring
Contact
[email protected] · 510-722-0530
Updates
Website up to date

Basketball 5 listed

City of Newark Golden State Academy Basketball Leagues (with the Warriors & Valkyries)Rec

Newark · Coed

Ages
Kindergarten–8th grade: Little Shooters League (Kinder; 1st–2nd); Golden State Academy League (3rd–4th Coed, 5th–6th Coed, 7th–8th Boys, 7th–8th Girls)
When
Little Shooters League: Saturdays Sep 12 – Nov 21, 2026 (1st–2nd 9:00–10:10 AM; Kinder 10:15–11:15 AM; team formation, scrimmages and jerseys 9/19; no games 10/3). Golden State Academy League: Jan 9 – Mar 6, 2027; mandatory evaluations 1/9 & 1/16; scrimmage, schedules and jerseys 1/23; league games 1/30–3/6, Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM. All at Silliman Activity Center gym.
Sign-ups
Little Shooters League (K–2, fall): $130–$137, registration closed. Golden State Academy League (3rd–8th, winter 2027): $150–$158, registration open on newarkca.activityreg.com as of Oct 29, 2026.
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Seasons
Fall, Winter
Contact
[email protected] · (510) 578-4620
Updates
Website up to date

Fremont Youth Basketball Club (FYBC)Competitive / travel

Fremont (practices in Fremont and Newark) · Boys & Girls separate divisions

Ages
2026–27: boys 4th–10th grade, girls 5th–9th grade (club overall 4th–12th grade)
When
Season August to May (teams for 9th grade and up pause November–February); summer camp June–July.
Sign-ups
Immediate tryouts for the 2026–27 school year (boys 4th–9th, girls 5th–8th) open until April 1, 2027. Annual tryouts for 2027–28 (current 3rd–6th graders): applications Apr 1 – May 10, 2027; tryouts last weekend of May 2027. Fees: $140/month member fee (2026/27, collected semi-annually), $60 one-time registration, $140 jersey set, team fees vary.
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Comp/travel teams
Teams named Tiger and Jaguar by grade (e.g. Tiger 6, Jaguar 7)
Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring
Updates
Website up to date

Bay Area Mambas AAU BasketballCompetitive / travel

Fremont (practices in Fremont and Newark) · Boys

Ages
Fall 2026 teams: 9U–10U, 11U–12U, 13U, 13U–14U and high school boys (tryouts were for 2nd–8th grade)
When
Fall 2026 season Sept – Nov 2026; practices from Sept 8, 2026, Tuesdays at Silliman Center (Newark) and Thursdays at Irvington Community Center (Fremont); also lists SLAM Gym, 37411 Fremont Blvd. Tournaments in CA/NV/OR.
Sign-ups
Fall 2026 tryouts were Aug 25, 2026 at Silliman Center, Newark (2nd–6th grade 6–7 PM, 7th–8th 7–8 PM); rosters posted Aug 30, 2026.
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Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

City of Newark – Empowered BasketballRec

Newark

Ages
4–14
When
Mondays Oct 26 – Nov 16, 2026, 4:00–4:45 PM, Silliman Activity Center gym.
Sign-ups
$66–$71; registration closed (Fall 2026).
More details
Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected] · (510) 578-4620
Updates
Website up to date

City of Newark Little Shooters & Basketball Fundamentals ClassesClassesRec

Newark · Coed

Ages
Little Shooters 3–4 and 5–6; Basketball Fundamentals & Court Skills 1st–2nd and 3rd–4th grade
When
4-week sessions Sept 1 – Nov 18, 2026 (Tue/Wed/Fri afternoons), Silliman Activity Center.
Sign-ups
$41–$60 per session; fall registration closed.
More details
Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected] · (510) 578-4620
Updates
Website up to date

Cheerleading 1 listed

Fremont Firebirds Cheer (Fremont Football & Cheer League)Rec

Fremont (also serves Newark, Union City)

Ages
7-14
When
2026 season kicked off at end of summer with a 2-day JAMZ Cheer Camp; cheer at FFL football games and community events. 2027 dates not posted.
Sign-ups
Sideline Cheerleading listed on registration page; no programs currently open.
More details
Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected] · 510-226-7277
Updates
Website up to date

Cross Country 1 listed

Mission Valley Track and Field Club - Cross CountryCompetitive / travel

Union City (based at James Logan High School); serves Fremont, Newark and the Tri-City area · Coed

Ages
All ages and abilities
Sign-ups
2026 Cross Country Registration (for athletes) open on club site; last day of registration 11/30/2026.
More details
Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected] · (510) 304-7172
Updates
Website up to date

Flag Football 1 listed

United Sports of America NFL FLAG - Hayward / Union CityRec

Hayward (also serves Union City, Fremont, Newark, Castro Valley) · Coed grade divisions plus All Girls Middle School and All Girls High School

Sign-ups open

2027 dates aren't on their website yet, but their Instagram and Facebook are active. Check there for sign-up news.

Ages
Kindergarten - 8th grade (K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8) plus All-Girls Middle School and High School
When
Fall 2026: Sundays at Tennyson High School (27035 Whitman St, Hayward); remaining dates Oct 25, Nov 1, playoffs & championship Nov 8, 2026. Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 seasons offered (dates not posted yet).
Sign-ups
Winter 2027 registration open now. Spring 2027 registration opens January 11, 2027 and closes March 14, 2027.
More details
Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website: 2027 dates not posted yetInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

Soccer 2 listed

1974 Newark FC – RecreationRec

Newark

Ages
4–14
Sign-ups
Fall 2026 rec listed on the homepage; dates and fees are not on the public pages. Weekly practices with professional trainers, plus uniforms, photos and participation awards.
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Seasons
Fall, Spring
Updates
Website up to date

1974 Newark FC – CompetitiveCompetitive / travel

Newark · Boys & Girls separate divisions

Ages
U7 developmental; U8–U19 competitive
Sign-ups
2026/27 competitive tryout registration link on the site (BYGA). Evaluations for Fall 2026–27: ECNL Boys U13–U19, Girls Academy (GA) U13–U19, ECNL-RL Boys U13–U19, Pre-ECNL Boys U11–U12, Pre-GA Girls U11–U12, NorCal Premier State Premier–Copper U8–U19. U7 tryouts are held within the U8 sessions for in-house developmental teams.
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Seasons
Fall, Spring
Updates
Website up to date

Softball 1 listed

Newark Girls Softball League (NGSL)Rec

Newark (serves Newark, Union City, Fremont) · Girls

Ages
4½–14
When
Spring: practices from mid-February, games early March – late May (per FAQ). 2026 ran Opening Day Mar 14 – Closing Day May 16, All-Stars May 17. 2027 dates not posted.
Sign-ups
Spring 2027 registration open; payment must be completed by Jan 31, 2027; $10 discount per additional sibling; scholarships available; waitlist possible if volunteers are short. 2027 fees not shown publicly (2026 FAQ listed $150 for 6U, $175 others).
More details
Seasons
Spring
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

Swimming 2 listed

Newark Bluefins Swim TeamRec

Newark · Coed

When
Summer rec team in the East Bay Swim League since spring 1997; 2026 season (30 years of Bluefins).
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Seasons
Spring, Summer
Updates
Website up to date

East Bay Swim League (EBSL)Rec

Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro (plus Fremont and Newark teams) · Coed

When
Summer recreational league; season runs mid-March to mid-July (per member teams). 2026 (49th annual) Championships were Fri July 10 and Sat July 11, 2026 at Chabot College, Hayward.
Sign-ups
Register through the member teams (see Find a Team page).
More details
Seasons
Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

Tackle Football 1 listed

Fremont Football & Cheer League (FFL) - Fremont Firebirds TackleRec

Fremont (also serves Newark, Union City, Milpitas) · Coed

Ages
6-14 (site: boys & girls ages 6-14); registration divisions 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 10U Novice, 12U Novice
Sign-ups
Registration page lists 8U-14U tackle divisions but shows 'No Programs are Currently Displayed' (2027 not open yet). No dates or fees posted.
More details
Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected] · 510-226-7277
Updates
Website up to date

Tennis 1 listed

Euro School of Tennis - FremontClassesRecYear-round

Fremont (Glenmoor Tennis Center, 38350 Alta Dr); serves Fremont, Newark, Union City · Coed

Ages
Group classes 2.5-14 (Pee Wee 4-5, Mini Aces 6-8, Orange Ball 8-12, Teen Stars 9-14); Junior Performance & Development 8+; Match Play 6-12; camps 6-14
When
Year-round monthly sessions. Junior Performance schedule posted Sept-Dec 2026 (last sessions end Dec 20, 2026). Match Play Saturdays 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
Sign-ups
Monthly fees, e.g. $209/month (Pee Wee & Mini Aces, 4 meetings), $261/month (Orange Ball & Teen Stars); Junior Performance $535-$617/month after an evaluation; Match Play $120/month.
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Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected] · (510) 491-3007
Updates
Website up to date

Track & Field 1 listed

Mission Valley Track and Field ClubCompetitive / travel

Union City (based at James Logan High School); serves Fremont, Newark and the Tri-City area · Coed

Ages
All ages and abilities
Sign-ups
Club registration on its Jersey Watch site. As of Oct 29, 2026 only 2026 Cross Country registration is open (closes 11/30/2026); 2027 track registration not posted yet.
More details
Seasons
Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected] · (510) 304-7172
Updates
Website up to date

Volleyball 1 listed

St. Edward CYO – Girls Volleyball (Spartans)Rec

Newark · Girls

Ages
3rd–8th grade (3rd graders play up in the 4th-grade instructional division)
When
Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in September, between 6:00 and 9:00 PM by grade, at a Newark or Fremont location (typically Newark Middle School). Games in the South Alameda County (SAC) CYO league.
Sign-ups
2026 girls volleyball registration closed (news post dated September 7, 2026). Eligibility: St. Edward School students, parish Faith Formation (previous and current year), or children living within St. Edward parish boundaries.
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Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date