The Orange League (Japanese: オレンジリーグ Orange League) is the regional Pokémon League of the Orange Archipelago. It consists of the five Gym Leaders of the Orange Crew (Japanese: サザンクロス Southern Cross). It has been established for over 300 years.
The Orange League is perhaps the least conventional of all the regional Pokémon Leagues, as it focuses less on Pokémon battling and more on how Trainers interact with their individual Pokémon in many different circumstances. Orange League Trainers are said to be tougher than those in the Indigo League. However, meeting the requirements to enter Orange League competitions is a much simpler task: Trainers must earn only four Gym Badges instead of the usual eight.
According to Tracey, young Pokémon Trainers from the Orange Islands typically begin their journey on Tangelo Island and work their way around the archipelago, winning Badges along the way. The Trainers' final destination is Pummelo Island, where Orange League competitions are held. Competing in the Orange League is different from competing in other Pokémon Leagues. Trainers may freely challenge the top Gym Leader in the Orange Crew, called the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader, at any time. Those who can defeat the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader in a Full Battle take the title of Pokémon Champion, as well as the coveted Winner's Trophy. A photo featuring the winning Trainer with the trophy on hand and all six Pokémon that have participated in the Full Battle will be kept in the Palace of Victory, together with the footprints of the Trainer and the Pokémon.