LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is expanding its Dodgers Dreamteam program for the 2026 season Thursday, aiming to serve 17,000 youth across 156 locations throughout Los Angeles County.
The program, an affiliate of Nike’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities initiative, provides underserved youth with access to baseball and softball along with educational and health resources, according to the foundation.
Registration for the upcoming season is now open through 20 partner organizations, with new affiliates including the city of El Monte and expanded programming in Pomona, officials said.
“Cost or circumstance should never determine whether a child gets to play and grow, and Dodgers Dreamteam is how we put that belief into action,” Nichol McKenzie-Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, said in a statement Wednesday. “By partnering with local organizations, facilities, and leaders, we’re able to increase capacity, strengthen neighborhoods, and tackle the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles through a variety of resources.”
Participants receive free uniforms and equipment, while the program also offers services such as literacy resources, STEM-based curriculum, college and career workshops and access to scholarship opportunities, according to the foundation.
The expansion follows continued growth in recent years. In 2025, the program served about 15,000 youth and provided community resources to more than 7,500 participants and their families, the foundation said.
Officials said the program also focuses on training coaches in youth development practices and fostering positive environments for participants both on and off the field.
Families and prospective coaches can learn more or register at Dodgers.com/DodgersDreamteam.
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