
Welcome to the Winter 2026
Youth Basketball League
YMCA Night at the LCA! Thursday April 2nd
Please join the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit for a fun night at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, April 2 as the Detroit Pistons take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
YMCA staff, families, players, and friends can access a special discounted ticket offer not available to the public. Even better, $5 from every ticket purchased will directly support YMCA basketball programs, helping us continue to strengthen our community on and off the court.
Bonus Experience: Your ticket also includes the chance to shoot a free throw on the Pistons court after the game!
Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours soon. We hope to see you there for a great night of basketball and YMCA community spirit!
Guest Check In & Safety Policy
To ensure the safety of all guests and participants:
- Anyone entering our facilities who is not a YMCA member must present a state or government-issued photo ID at the front desk.
- All IDs are screened against the national sex offender registry.
- Non-member adults and guardians of youth participants must check in at the front desk with identification on every visit.
- Please allow extra time for this process during check-in.
- YMCA members will scan in with their membership card.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Y a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Game Schedule & Rules
All spectators at YMCA Basketball League games are expected to follow the Spectator Code of Conduct. Anyone who does not adhere to these standards may be asked to leave and could be suspended from future games. We ask all guests to model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusion.
Age Division and Teams – Updated 2/4/26
| YMCA Branch | 6-7 Age Division | 8-9 Age Division | 10-12 Age Division | 11-13 Age Division |
| Boll Y | Al Stars | Toon Squad | – | Rockstars |
| South Oakland Y / Birmingham Y | Pistons | Bucks (1) Bucks (2) | Rockets | Lakers |
| Farmington Y | Wizards (6-7) | Wizards (8-9) | Spurs | Wizards (11-13) |
| Macomb Y | Wildcats | – | Lumberjacks | – |
| Downriver Y | Thunder | Lightning (1) Lightning (2) | Blaze | Storm |
Game Locations
March 7th
South Oakland YMCA
The Championship day games will be held on Saturday March 21st at the UWM sports complex. Please complete THIS waiver prior to championship day
| Time | Court | Home – White Jersey | Away – Blue Jersey |
| 9:00 AM | Court 1 | Pistons | Wildcats |
| 9:00 AM | Court 2 | Wizards (6-7) | All Stars |
| 10:00 AM | Court 1 | Pistons | Wildcats |
| 10:00 AM | Court 2 | Toon Squad | Bucks 1 |
| 11:00 AM | Court 1 | Wizards (8-9) | Bucks 2 |
| 11:00 AM | Court 2 | Lightning 1 | Lightning 2 |
| 12:00 PM | Full Court | Rockets | Lumberjacks |
| 1:00 PM | Full Court | Spurs | Blaze |
| 2:00 PM | Full Court | Rockstars | Storm |
| 3:00 PM | Full Court | Wizards (11-13) | Lakers |
March 14th
Farmington YMCA
The Championship day games will be held on Saturday March 21st at the UWM sports complex. Please complete THIS waiver prior to championship day
| Time | Court | Home – White Jersey | Away – Blue Jersey |
| 9:00 AM | Court 1 | Wizards (6-7) | Pistons |
| 9:00 AM | Court 2 | All Stars | Thunder |
| 10:00 AM | Court 1 | Wizards (6-7) | Wildcats |
| 10:00 AM | Court 2 | Bucks 1 | Wizards (8-9) |
| 11:00 AM | Court 1 | Bucks 2 | Lightning 2 |
| 11:00 AM | Court 2 | Toon Squad | Lightning 1 |
| 12:00 PM | Full Court | Rockets | Spurs |
| 1:00 PM | Full Court | Lumberjacks | Blaze |
| 2:00 PM | Full Court | Rockstars | Wizards (11-13) |
| 3:00 PM | Full Court | Lakers | Storm |
March 21st: Championship Day at UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac
Please complete THIS waiver prior to championship Day.
Weather Policy
In the event of poor weather, all games will be cancelled by 6:00 PM the evening prior to game day. All families will be notified via email and app notification.
Volunteer Coaching
Volunteers Needed! This league is not possible without volunteer coaches and referees, click below for more information. Training will be provided. All coaches will receive a Coach Shirt, Coaching Handbook, Practice Plans, and supply bag!
Questions about Basketball League?
Use the contact form below to email us or contact your local YMCA’s Youth and Family Program Director.