Little League Baseball, Softball World Series Start Soon

The Little League Baseball World Series, established in 1947 for children ages 10 to 12, will take place in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 13 to 24, featuring U.S. and international teams that advanced through district, sectional, and state competitions. The tournament is split into U.S. and International brackets, with the winners meeting in the championship game. Concurrently, the Little League Softball World Series will be held August 3-10 in Greenville, North Carolina, using a modified double-elimination format. Regional tournaments, such as the Midwest and Southwest Regionals, are ongoing, with teams like Sioux Falls (South Dakota) and Midway (Texas West) competing for World Series spots and benefiting from strong community backing. Additional competitive action is underway in the Metro and New England regions, where state champions like Fairfield National (Connecticut) are vying for one of ten U.S. positions at the World Series. These tournaments underscore the significance of local camaraderie and youth sportsmanship nationwide.