This annual event in South Williamsport began nearly a century ago, and has evolved into “an iconic youth sports event that welcomes 20 teams from around the world to compete for the chance to be named World Series Champion. Along with an incredible baseball experience that includes 38 games over the course of 11 days, the LLBWS provides baseball and non-baseball fans alike with a variety of interactive experiences that creates lifelong memories.”
The best part is that it is FREE to attend and FREE parking, which makes going for a day (or several) a fabulous and affordable experience for the whole family.
History of the LLWS
Beginning in 1939, the Little League program was founded by Carl E. Stotz, an oil company clerk in Williamsport. At first, the LLWS just included teams from Pennsylvania and one from New Jersey. The league has greatly grown and expanded to international levels since the 1950s, and the competition has grown to include more than 2 million kids (boys & girls) and 6,500 teams!
Key Items To Consider
- Ticketing Policies
Wednesday (August 14) through Thursday (August 22)- general ticketing is first come, first served; Saturday & Sunday (August 24-25)- tickets required!
Learn More - Clear Bag Policy (New in 2023)
Clear bags of a certain size are now required, with some exceptions, including diaper bags with children 3 and under.
Learn More - Permitted Items List
Items permitted include some bags (see clear bag policy above, sunscreen, & umbrellas.
Learn More - Prohibited Items List
There is a full list of prohibited items to check out before you go! Make sure to review it for your convenience and safety.
Learn More - Parking Information
Use this address in GPS to find parking areas (handicapped areas available; no RV parking):
617 E. Mountain Ave South Williamsport PA 17702
Learn More - Stadium Map/Seating
There are 2 stadiums at the complex- Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium
Download the Map
Special Events
⚾GRAND SLAM PARADE:
The Grand Slam Parade is an event to celebrate the start of the annual Little League Baseball World series in the Williamsport community.
Location: Downtown Williamsport
Date: Monday, August 13
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
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⚾OPENING CEREMONIES:
Highlighted by the Parade of Champions, where the 20 teams participating in the Series are welcomed by enthusiastic family, friends, and fans.
Location: Little League Volunteer Stadium
Date: Wednesday, August 14
Time: 11:15am
Admission: Free; No tickets required; All seating is open.
⚾MLB LL CLASSIC:
This year, The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers will go head-to-head! “As is tradition for this annual occasion, Major Leaguers from both the Yankees and Tigers will attend Little League World Series games earlier in the day on August 18, demonstrating their commitment to helping grow the game at the youth level and engage with young fans. Later that evening, Little League World Series players and their families will fill Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field for the Little League Classic game.”
While tickets are not available for public purchase, (as there is a limited capacity at the stadium, the participating players, coaches, and families of the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series will fill a significant portion of the capacity at Bowman Field) you can watch the game on ESPN at 7pm, August 18.
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⚾WILLIAMSPORT WELCOMES THE WORLD
Williamsport Welcomes the World is the annual celebration, and 2023 is the 13th annual! “Over 20,000 people participated in the 2022 event. The street festival has a variety of programs including live music, kids zones full of fun and free activities, along with various food and merchandise vendors.”
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
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Helpful Hints
⚾Make sure to bring your cardboard ‘sled’! The historic ballpark in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is actually built into the side of a mountain, and beyond the outfield fence is a big hill where fans bring lawn chairs and blankets and-believe it or not-cardboard for kids to ‘sled’ down the hill!
*Note: This video is from 2023- stay tuned for an updated version on our YouTube channel!
⚾While you’re there, check out World of Little League: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store, a baseball/softball themed museum with tours, a giftshop and more.
⚾Plan on a lot of walking! Most people park in the neighborhood around the stadium. Be sure to park near the entrance (at the bottom of the hill) rather than the museum. If you park at the top of the hill and try to get in through the museum – you will then need to walk all the way to the bottom, and then walk back up to the stadium.
⚾ Choose either stadium seating or grass seating. Grass seating is fun because it’s easy access to the cardboard sledding hill and the concession stands. Stadium seating is great to really see the game. You can bring a blanket and chairs to sit on.
⚾Check their Facebook and website for daily updates. They sometimes have MLB players come walk through the grass area during the games, and they also post updates, like rain delays.
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