THE FUTURE IS COMING
Futures League Queensland
A new generation of players. New opportunities. New pathways.
The Futures League returns in 2026 to help Queensland’s emerging baseball talent develop, compete and prepare for the next level.
Develop your skills. Challenge yourself. Take the next step in your baseball journey.
Expressions of interest now open
What is the futures league?
An elite baseball development competition, developing the next generation of Queensland baseball talent.
The Futures League is Baseball Queensland’s premier player development competition, designed to accelerate the growth of emerging baseball talent across Queensland. Operating during Term 3, the Futures League provides a high-performance environment where players, coaches, officials, and scorers can develop their skills while gaining valuable experience within Baseball Queensland’s performance pathway.
Whether you’re an aspiring representative player, a developing coach, or an emerging official, the Futures League offers a unique opportunity to learn, compete, and progress in a structured development-focused competition.
The Futures League is a specialised baseball development competition that complements Baseball Queensland’s athlete development and performance programs. It brings together talented participants aged 12 to 30 years along with emerging coaches, officials, and scorers seeking development opportunities.
Unlike traditional competitions, the Futures League uses modified rules and development-focused game formats designed to enhance player skills, tactical awareness, decision-making, and game understanding.
The program creates a supportive, high-quality environment where participants can challenge themselves while receiving guidance from experienced coaches and mentors.
Playing for more than a trophy - the Ash Anderson cup
Each year, the winning teams across all Futures League Queensland divisions are awarded the Ash Anderson Cup, a memorial trophy that honours the life and legacy of former Queensland baseball player Ash Anderson.
Ash was a passionate and talented athlete who was actively involved in Baseball Queensland’s Performance Pathway Programs. He proudly represented Surfers Paradise and Beenleigh Hawks Baseball Clubs throughout his junior career and, following a successful Queensland Showcase event, was selected in the 2021 Queensland U18 Team before earning selection in the Australian U18 National Training Squad.
The Ash Anderson Cup recognises more than on-field success. It celebrates the dedication, character, and commitment to development that Ash embodied and that the Futures League aims to inspire in the next generation of Queensland baseball players.
Ash, you are always with us out here on the baseball field.
FUTURES LEAGUE COMPETITION DIVISIONS
The Futures League caters to athletes at multiple stages of their development journey through five competition divisions:
U14 Futures League
Focused on foundational skill development, game awareness, and introducing athletes to representative-level competition standards.
U16 Futures League
Supporting players as they refine technical skills, improve tactical understanding, and prepare for higher-level representative opportunities.
U18 Futures League
Designed to bridge the gap between junior and senior baseball, helping athletes prepare for state, national, and elite competition pathways.
Open Women’s Futures League
Providing female athletes with a dedicated development environment to enhance performance and progress through Queensland baseball pathways.
Why join the futures league?
Accelerated Player Development
Participants benefit from structured competition environments designed specifically for learning, growth, and performance improvement.
Exposure to High-Performance Pathways
The Futures League serves as a key component of Baseball Queensland’s athlete development framework, helping athletes prepare for future representative opportunities.
Quality Coaching and Mentorship
Players work alongside experienced coaches committed to long-term athlete development and individual growth.
Development Beyond Players
The Futures League also provides valuable opportunities for:
- Coaches seeking practical development experience
- Umpires and officials building confidence and capability
- Scorers developing advanced game management skills
- Volunteers looking to contribute to high-performance baseball environments
Inclusive Selection Opportunities
All interested athletes are required to complete an expression of interest.
Supporting Queensland's Baseball Performance Pathway
The Futures League plays an important role in Baseball Queensland’s long-term athlete development model by creating a clear progression between grassroots participation and elite performance opportunities.
Through carefully designed competition structures and development-focused coaching, participants gain the skills, knowledge, and experience required to advance through Queensland’s baseball pathway system.
The program strengthens the future of baseball in Queensland by investing in the development of athletes, coaches, officials, and scorers alike.
Who Can Participate?
The Futures League is open to:
Emerging baseball players aged 12–30
Participants in Baseball Queensland Athlete Development Programs
Participants in Baseball Queensland Performance Programs
Developing coaches, officials, and scorers seeking practical experience
Selection criteria and eligibility requirements may vary between competition divisions.
Register your interest
The Futures League is more than a competition—it’s a development platform designed to prepare Queensland’s future baseball leaders both on and off the field.
If you’re looking to improve your skills, challenge yourself in a high-quality environment, and take the next step in your baseball journey, the Futures League is the perfect opportunity.
Register your Expression of Interest today and become part of Queensland’s future in baseball
If you have questions or need more information about the Futures League, please drop a note to [email protected]
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