La Guerche-de-Bretagne and Vitré to host the next generation of French baseball

From August 21–23, La Guerche-de-Bretagne and Vitré will become the beating heart of French youth baseball. The 2026 Interligues Little League will bring together the best regional selections in the 12U and 15U age groups, organized by the FFBS with the support of the Hawks. A fresh showcase for a region that, after hosting Perfect Game in July, is cementing its reputation as a hub for elite youth baseball.

France’s young baseball talent converges in Brittany

The Interligues Little League is one of the season’s marquee events for young French players. The goal is simple: bring together the best talent from each regional league and pit them against the nation’s top competition in their age group.

And in 2026, the field is stacked.

Ten teams will compete in the 12U division, split into two pools of five: Pool A features Brittany, Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Pays de la Loire, and Sud, while Pool B includes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Normandy, and Occitanie.

In the 15U/Senior division, eleven teams will take the field. Pool A features Brittany, Île-de-France, and Occitanie, while Pool B includes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Centre-Val de Loire, Grand Est, and Hauts-de-France. Pool C brings together Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Normandy, and Sud.

Two stadiums, one shared ambition

The tournament will be played across two iconic venues in French baseball: Hawks Stadium in La Guerche-de-Bretagne/Rannée and Korrigans Stadium in Vitré.

First pitch is set for 9:30 a.m. Friday, kicking off a weekend packed with high-stakes games. Matches at La Guerche will be streamed live on the FFBS YouTube channel.

After Perfect Game, Brittany doubles down

This isn’t the first time La Guerche-de-Bretagne and Vitré have rolled out the welcome mat for elite baseball.

From July 11–14, the two towns hosted the inaugural French edition of the Perfect Game International tournament. Eighteen teams from six countries—France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Russia—descended on Brittany, with French players rubbing shoulders with prospects from across Europe. (Baseball TV France)

The event was a game-changer. Perfect Game, the global powerhouse in amateur baseball scouting, brought its full A-game to France: advanced analytics, live scoring, official scorekeepers, and even an American scout on-site. The performances were logged in the Perfect Game database, a pipeline closely watched by U.S. colleges and pro organizations. For La Guerche and Vitré, it was more than just another tournament—it was a statement. And now, just weeks later, the same facilities are preparing to host the grand celebration of French youth baseball. The contrast is striking.

In July, young stars looked toward Europe and the U.S. In August, they’ll face off against their peers from across France. Two competitions, two philosophies, but one shared mission: give young players the tools to grow and test themselves against the best possible competition.

Brittany won’t go down without a fight

As the host region, Brittany’s selection will be under the microscope. But don’t expect any favors—home-field advantage doesn’t guarantee a thing in a tournament like this.

Île-de-France, the defending champions in both age groups after their 2025 triumph in Béziers, will arrive as the team to beat. But the rest of the field won’t roll over. Hauts-de-France, Pays de la Loire, Sud, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Normandy, Occitanie, Grand Est, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes—each league has its own aces up the sleeve. In youth baseball, the margins are razor-thin. A pitcher on fire, a defense that holds firm, a clutch offensive surge… and suddenly, the hierarchy can flip in a heartbeat. That’s what makes the Interligues so thrilling to watch.

More than a tournament—a stepping stone

To see this weekend as just a race for trophies would be selling it short. In both the 12U and 15U divisions, the stakes go far beyond the final standings. For many players, these three days will be their first taste of high-pressure competition against opponents they rarely face in club play. It’s also a golden opportunity for coaches and technical staff to scout the next generation. The FFBS has been doubling down on youth development for years, and the 2026 national staff reflects that commitment—including a dedicated 12U baseball team led by Geoffrey Moschetti. The Little League isn’t just another fixture on the calendar; it’s one of the first rungs on the ladder toward national team selection—and, for some, international ambitions.