In order to play in the Little League Baseball® World Series, a player must first be a part of a regular-season Little League, and then be selected as part of the league’s All-Star team, consisting of players ages 11 to 13 from any of the teams. The All-Star teams compete in district, sectional, and state tournaments to become their state champions. The state champions then compete to represent one of eight different geographic regions of the United States (New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, and West). All eight of the Regional Tournament winners play in the Little League Baseball World Series.
The eight International Tournament winners (representing Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, Mexico, Japan, and Latin America) also come to the Little League Baseball World Series.
The eight U.S. Regional Tournament winners compete in the United States Bracket of the Little League Baseball World Series, and the International Tournament winners compete in the International Bracket.
Over eleven days, the Little League Baseball World Series proceeds until a winning U.S. Championship team and International Championship team are determined. The final World Series Championship Game is played between the U.S. Champions and the International Champions.
Visit the World of Little League, Peter J. McGovern Museum, and Official Store in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania! When you visit, you’ll find pictures, interactive displays, films, and exhibits showing the history and innovations of Little League.
More information is available at
LittleLeagueMuseum.org