As spring arrives, Charlie Brown’s team faces the familiar, daunting task of preparing for the upcoming season. In an effort to boost the team’s spirits, Charlie Brown secures a possible sponsor willing to supply uniforms, but only if the team clinches a victory in their opening game. Given the team’s typical performance, along with the addition of new players like Leland, who is so young he can’t even tie his shoes, this goal appears to be an insurmountable challenge.