World Championship of Little League Baseball 2025: Tournament structure, dates, participating teams, and additional details
The 2025 Little League Baseball World Series (LLWS) is set to captivate audiences once again, as 20 teams from across the globe prepare to battle it out in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 13 to 24, 2025[2][5].
Tournament Format
The tournament will follow a double-elimination format, with each team allowed one loss before being eliminated[1][3][4]. The last teams standing in the U.S. and International brackets will face off in the LLWS Championship game on August 24[1][2][3][4].
Both the U.S. and International sides will progress through winners’ and losers’ brackets. Semifinal losers from each bracket will play a third-place consolation game[1][2][4].
Game Schedule
The elimination rounds will begin on August 16 and continue through August 22, with sessions broadcast on ESPN and ABC[2][4]. The schedule for the end of the tournament is as follows:
| Game | Description | Teams | Date & Time (ET) | TV | |-------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------| | 35 | International Championship | Winner of Game 29 vs. Winner of Game 33 | Sat, Aug 23, 12:30 p.m. | ABC | | 36 | U.S. Championship | Winner of Game 30 vs. Winner of Game 34 | Sat, Aug 23, 3:30 p.m. | ABC | | 37 | Third-Place Game | Losers of Game 35 and Game 36 | Sun, Aug 24, 10 a.m. | ESPN | | 38 | LLWS Championship Game | Winners of Game 35 and Game 36 | Sun, Aug 24, 3 p.m. | ABC |
Participating Teams
The 10 U.S. teams represent regions such as Great Lakes, Metro, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain, New England, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and West. The 10 International teams represent regions including Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe-Africa, Caribbean, and others[5].
Some of the participating teams include Clarendon Hills LL (Great Lakes, Illinois), Fairfield National LL (Metro, Connecticut), Tung-Yuan LL (Asia-Pacific, Taipei), and more[5].
Rules and Regulations
Games are six innings; if tied after six innings, a seventh inning is played normally. If still tied after seven innings, a special tiebreaker rule places a runner on second base each half-inning[4]. All players must be aged 10 to 12[4].
Streaming Options
Fubo is available for watching the Little League World Series.
Additional Notes
- Last year's champion, Lake Mary, was knocked out in the regional final.
- The game schedule for Thursday, Aug. 14, includes Europe-Africa Region vs. Japan Region, Asia-Pacific Region vs. Mexico Region, Panama Region vs. Australia Region, and Midwest Region vs. Mid-Atlantic Region.
- The international game will start at 12:30 p.m. ET, and the U.S. game will start at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- The U.S. championship and international championship will be held on Aug. 21 and televised on ABC.
- The consolation game will take place on Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN2.
- The game schedule for Friday, Aug. 15, includes Canada Region vs. Game 1 winner, Northwest Region vs. Game 2 winner, Caribbean Region vs. Game 3 winner, and West Region vs. Game 4 winner.
- The game schedule for Saturday, Aug. 16, includes Game 3 loser vs. Game 5 loser, Game 4 loser vs. Game 6 loser, Game 1 loser vs. Game 7 loser, and Game 2 loser vs. Game 8 loser.
The 2025 LLWS promises to be one of the most anticipated youth sporting events of the year. Tune in to catch all the action on ESPN and ABC!
- Fans of baseball can bet on the outcome of games at the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series (LLWS), as the tournament follows a double-elimination format, ensuring multiple opportunities to win.
- The International Championship game in the 2025 LLWS will be a tough contest, with teams from various leagues across the globe battling it out in this high-stakes match on August 23.
- During the 2025 LLWS, baseball enthusiasts can catch games from international leagues, such as Tung-Yuan LL from Asia-Pacific, competing against teams from different regions of the United States.
- Stream sports fans on Fubo to follow the competitive games at the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series, featuring international sports leagues like Europe-Africa and Latin America, ready to take on teams from countries like the United States and Japan.
