Every August, families from across PA and beyond make their way to South Williamsport for one of the most exciting traditions of the summer—the Little League Baseball® World Series. This years dates are August 19-30. While the incredible baseball is the main attraction, there’s so much more to experience. From interactive activities and special events to opportunities to meet mascots, collect souvenirs, and enjoy the festive atmosphere, it’s a destination that’s packed with fun for kids of all ages.
Best of all, admission and parking are completely free, making it one of the most affordable family outings in the state. In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to plan your visit, including the don’t-miss events, family-friendly activities, helpful tips, and ways to make the most of your day without stretching your budget.
New in 2026:
The “Fan Zone” is back in Williamsport- and is set to feature giveaways, family friendly activities, and lots more.
Fans planning a visit this August will have the unique opportunity to participate in a variety of meet-and-greets, giveaways, pin drops, and family-friendly activities, all hosted by Little League’s Official Sponsors in the Fan Zone.
Before arriving on site, visitors are encouraged to register by downloading the LLWS App to fill out a questionnaire. Once logged in, visitors can use their Fan Pass to interact with partners while on-site and earn points for each booth they visit.
Special Guests and Events
There are so many exciting things to do and see, including meeting MLB visitors, exhibition games, Dugout’s birthday (LLBWS Mascot) and lots more special events!
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!
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Key Items To Consider
- Ticketing Policies
General ticketing is first come, first served; Differet events on different days may require special ticketing- see their page for complete details!
Learn More - Clear Bag Policy
Clear bags of a certain size are 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, shuttle services are available in some 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
2026 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. 2026 is the 20th annual!
Location: Downtown Williamsport
Date: Tuesday, August 18
Time: 5:00-7:30pm
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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 19
Time: 11:00am
Admission: Free; No tickets required; All seating is open.
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⚾MLB LL CLASSIC:
This year, The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers will go head-to-head!
As is tradition for this annual occasion, Major Leaguers from both the Braves and Brewers will attend Little League World Series games earlier in the day on August 23 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 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 2026 Little League Baseball World Series will fill a significant portion of the capacity at Bowman Field).
You can watch the game on ESPN at 7:10pm, August 23.
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⚾WILLIAMSPORT WELCOMES THE WORLD
Williamsport Welcomes the World is the annual celebration, and 2023 is the 16th annual! “Over 20,000 people participated in the 2025 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 28
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!
Our Tips & Tricks
⚾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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