The application for umpires to request assignment at the 2025 Little League® International Tournament is officially open through the Umpire Registry, giving Little League umpires the opportunity to volunteer on the biggest stage next season.

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Umpires interested in applying for one of these assignments must be a member of the Little League Umpire Registry and submit their Tournament Application on the registry home page. The deadline to apply for the 2025 assignments is December 31, 2024.

Little League International is hoping to complete the 2025 tournament assignment process by the end of January with individuals being notified in February.

HOW TO GET SELECTED

Beginning with the 2024 season, Little League International has adjusted its tournament selection process to allow umpires who have previously officiated Region and World Series Tournaments, and other upper-level tournaments, to apply to umpire these same level tournaments in future years. For example, umpires who have previously officiated at the Little League Baseball or Little League Softball World Series may apply for this experience again at any time in the future. This policy will continue to apply for 2025 tournament requests.

Also for 2025, umpires may indicate on their tournament application if they would like to be considered for region tournaments outside the region in which they reside.

Umpires interested in being considered for any World Series, Region, or other upper-level tournament assignment must be active umpires in their local leagues/districts and are encouraged to have recently attended any of Little League’s official education and training sessions available at a Region Center or Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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In addition to all the resources and events listed in the Umpire Registry, be sure to check out the Little League Event Calendar to stay up-to-date with all the events happening throughout the year.

EVENT CALENDAR

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Little League^® International’s commitment to providing opportunities on the diamond has always been mirrored by its pledge to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP), Little League and Musco Lighting’s partnership since 1995, helps local leagues and districts across the country operate within a safe environment for all players, volunteers, and fans.

Below are the 10 local Little League programs honored as Region Winners in 2024:

East Region:

• Algonquin Baseball & Softball Association LL (Northborough & Southborough, Mass.)
• Capitol City LL (Washington D.C.)

Central Region:

• Moline (Ill.) LL
• Chesapeake (Ohio) LL

Southeast Region:

• South Durham (N.C.) LL
• Delray Beach (Fla.) American LL

Southwest Region:

• East Mountain LL (Sandia Park, N.M.)
• Cuero (Texas) LL

West Region:

• Colorado Springs (Colo.) LL
• Tassajara Valley LL (Danville, Calif.)

The 2024 ASAP Award winners received a cash prize for their efforts. Additionally, Colorado Springs (Colo.) LL was announced as the winner of the national award, which includes a complete Musco light system for a 200-foot field.

The top winners from each U.S. region were celebrated at the annual ASAP brunch hosted by the Williamsport Country Club on Thursday morning. that day They were honored on Thursday, August 22, 2024 prior to the start of Game 34 between Southeast and Mountain on Howard J. Lamade Stadium.

To learn more about the A Safety Awareness Program, including how to submit your league’s plan, visit LittleLeague.org/ASAP.

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After receiving nearly two thousand submissions throughout the course of the last two months, Little League^® is pleased to announce the top three photos of the 2024 Little League Photo Contest. In addition to recognition in the World of Little League^® Museum and on the scoreboard during the Little League Baseball^® World Series, the top three photos will also receive direct entry into the 2024 Professional Baseball Photographer’s Association Photo Contest, set to take place later this fall.

Launched on June 6, fans were encouraged to show the many ways they are celebrating the Little League program throughout their communities. From fun moments on and off the field to celebrations of inclusion, teamwork, and integrity, the 2024 Photo Contest allowed communities to show off the incredible smiles, thrilling high-fives, and the magical moments that make the Little League experience so special.

Below are the top three photos, which were selected based on input from a group of select professional photographers and content creators who have covered the Little League World Series.

Ocean View Little League (Huntington Beach, Calif.)

After watching his older siblings play his entire life, this young Little Leaguer was proud to step up to the plate and made sure not to take his eye off the ball.

Apple Valley (Calif.) Little League

A photo like this reminds us all about the incredible #SummerOfSoftball we had this year as part of the Girls with Game 50 Celebration and the 50^th Anniversary of the Little League Softball program. 

Southwestern Port Saint Lucie (Fla.) Little League

Coaches play such an important role in helping to be mentors for Little Leaguers all around the world and teaching the importance about integrity during difficult situations on and off the field. This photo serves as a thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate their time each year.

In addition to this photo contest, Little League also hosted a #GWG50 Photo Contest earlier this year in coordination with its Girls with Game 50 Celebration. The #GWG50 Celebration is proudly supported by DICK’S Sporting Goods, a long-time Little League partner that is committed to creating opportunities for girls and women in sports and will be activating around key events and milestones this year. Learn more about the #GWG50 Celebration at LittleLeague.org/GWG50.

To learn more about the Little League Photo Contest, including rules of entry and details about the submission process, visit LittleLeague.org/PhotoContest.

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Fans of the 2024 Little League Baseball^® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, will have the opportunity to witness a historic event on Sunday, August 25, with a special MLB Pitch Hit & Run Team Championship being held for the first time on Volunteer Stadium at 9 a.m. ET.

Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run is a free event that provides boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while earning a chance to attend and perform during the MLB World Series! Athletes are tested, and their measurements are recorded. Based on their scores, they advance from a local event to a Team Championship held in MLB stadiums. Top scores then qualify for an all-expenses-paid trip for two to compete at the Finals, which is hosted at the MLB World Series.

Fans are highly encouraged to come out to the Little League^® International Complex to support the participants, with no cost to attend and seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates to the complex will open at 7 a.m. To learn more about attending the event, including what items are permitted into the complex, check out LittleLeague.org/Visit.

The event will welcome baseball and softball players (ages 11-12) to Volunteer Stadium, including Little Leaguers from 14 different leagues. Learn more about the MLB Pitch Hit & Run competition, including how to sign up to host a 2025 event, by visiting PitchHitandRun.com.

Additional information for the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series, including visitor resources, special guests, and more will be made available in the coming months at LittleLeague.org/WorldSeries. As a reminder, there is no cost to attend the Little League Baseball World Series as parking and tickets are completely FREE. To plan your trip to Williamsport and learn more about what to expect during your visit, be sure to check out LittleLeague.org/Visit. Additionally, the dates for future World Series events can also be found at LittleLeague.org/WSDates.

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Thanks to the generous support of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program, West End Little League out of Trenton, New Jersey, has received a $25,000 Sports Matter grant to support the league’s operations and help provide additional opportunities to the children within the community.

“We are so thankful to our friends at The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation for providing this grant to West End Little League, which will support league operations and the overall experience for kids playing baseball and softball in their community,” said Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Business Relationship Officer. “Through this financial support, as well as the grant that was presented at the Little League Softball World Series earlier this month, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is continuing to help us create more opportunity for children to participate fully in the Little League experience and furthering our commitment to community around the world.”

A chartered Little League program since 1952, West End Little League offers children within the Trenton community the opportunity to take the field and learn life lessons through the game of baseball and softball. As the only Little League Urban Initiative league in Trenton, West End Little League has participated in multiple Little League Urban Initiative Baseball and Softball Jamborees over the years and has a total of 11 teams chartered during the 2024 season.

“We are proud to support West End Little League with this Sports Matter Grant as they are an organization that fosters teamwork and resilience for young athletes in their community,” said Kristen Garmey, Director of Sports Matter and Community Relations at The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. “We at The DICK’S Foundation believe that sports have the power to change lives and serve as one of the most effective tools for youth development and helping kids on and off the diamond.”

The award was presented on Monday, August 19, as part of the 10^th Anniversary of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program and #SportsMatterMonday celebration, helping to raise awareness of the importance of youth sports. Receiving the award on behalf of West End Little League was Ron Davis, West End Little League President.

“I am so excited for the kids in the city of Trent,” said Mr. Davis. “This is going to mean new uniforms and more improvements on the fields. You know, I got a little teary eyed because we are going to see outstanding improvements all around with this grant. Trust me, these kids are really going to enjoy this.”

The $25,000 grant presented to West End Little League comes in addition to the $25,000 grant issued earlier this month to South Little League at the 2024 Little League Softball^® World Series, Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, totaling $50,000 in grant funding to programs within the Little League Urban Initiative this summer.

In 2017,  DICK’S Sporting Goods partnered with Little League for a five-year, $500,000 commitment, and since becoming the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Little League, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has provided grants and supported programs for hundreds of leagues since the inception of the foundation a decade ago.

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With the New York Yankees coming to Williamsport for the 2024 MLB Little League^® Classic on August 18, Little League International is pleased to announce Patty and Wayne Judge, parents of Yankees Outfielder and Captain, Aaron Judge, as the 2024 George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year.

“One of our most prestigious recognition awards, the George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year award is a representation of the dedicated parents that make the Little League program possible each year and we cannot think of a more deserving set of parents to receive this year’s award than Patty and Wayne Judge,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO. “As an organization, our mission is to teach life lessons that build strong individuals and communities through the power of youth baseball and softball. Since the time Patty and Wayne became the parents to Aaron Judge, they have lived this mission out not only in their raising of him, but in the inspiring work they continue to do in communities around the world.”

After adopting Aaron at two days old, Mr. and Mrs. Judge raised their new son in their hometown community of Linden, California, where they both worked as teachers. There, the eventual six-time MLB All-Star took to the local baseball fields of Linden Little League at an early age, learning to play the game with the support of his parents and the dedicated volunteers from around his neighborhood. While Aaron quickly showed his athletic prowess as a child, Patty and Wayne were committed to a more important goal for their son – making sure that Aaron was focused on being a good person.

“His mother and I just wanted him to be a really good person,” said Mr. Judge in a 2010 interview with Recordnet. “But we knew from a very young age, as soon as we put a ball in his hand, that he had a lot of natural talent.”

And for the eventual unanimously voted 2017 MLB Rookie of the Year, that athletic dominance quickly showed on the field. But, regardless of the spotlight being shined on him, the multi-sport star always kept himself grounded in the lessons his parents taught him during his childhood, from supporting his teammates to taking time during his basketball season to help clean up trash around his hometown.

“That was one of my favorite things to do. We all got up real early, had breakfast and walked around the community picking up garbage,” said Aaron during that same interview. “We had a lot of fun. It was a good bonding experience.”

On August 18 as the Yankees head to Williamsport as part of the 2024 MLB Little League Classic, fans from around the world will be looking forward to seeing Aaron and his Yankee teammates, but his journey to the Bronx likely wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for his mother, Patty.

“I know I wouldn’t be a New York Yankee if it wasn’t for my mom,” said Aaron in a 2017 MLB.com interview. “The guidance she gave me as a kid growing up, knowing the difference from right and wrong, how to treat people and how to go the extra mile and put in extra work, all that kind of stuff. She’s molded me into the person that I am today.”

And, like many kids growing up playing Little League, it was his father that Aaron looked up and continues to be inspired by.

“He’s always been my hero, always a guy I looked up to,” said Aaron in a 2022 interview with PEOPLE. “Looking back on those childhood memories, I could tell he didn’t want to [play catch]. I could tell he was tired. He’d had a long day of work. But he never said no. He never complained, nothing. So, for me, that’s why he’s still the hero in my eyes.”

Today, Patty and Wayne continue to support Aaron’s record-setting journey throughout the Major Leagues, but most importantly continue to ensure that Aaron remembers the importance of being a good person. In 2018, just two years after his MLB debut, Aaron launched The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation with a mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities. When it was time to name the President and Executive Director of the non-profit, there was no question that it should be Aaron’s own inspiration for the program – his mother, Patty.

Rooted in community, the first ever Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Baseball ProCamp took place at his high school baseball field in Linden, California, allowing kids aged 9-14 to experience the event at no cost to them, helping to open the door for young baseball players like himself throughout his community.

While today, Aaron is watched by millions of baseball fans around the world for his baseball stardom, he continues to stay rooted in the way he was raised and the importance of community thanks to the work of his parents. The work of the ALL RISE Foundation all stems back to watching his own mother teaching and focusing on the youth in her community throughout the years.

“As the ALL RISE Foundation came into view, she and I would discuss our common desire to help youth and how we could do so,” said Aaron. “In car rides and over meals, we talked about giving youth opportunities to learn leadership skills or how we could encourage youth to develop teamwork. Our core components, the foundation of the ALL RISE Foundation, come from these conversations and her experience as an educator of 33 years. She truly puts into practice her belief that success comes when we all work together, something that has resonated with me throughout my baseball career.”

Established in 1980, the George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year Award is named for former President Bush and his wife Barbara, who were volunteers during their children’s early years in Texas, and continued to support Little League throughout their lives.

Since that time, this award has traditionally honored the parents of a Major League Baseball player who were actively involved in their son’s Little League experience. Starting in 2022, this award expanded the criteria to include the parents of any professional athlete and/or notable professional in an effort to honor the many diverse, multi-sport athletes who have gone on to notable careers outside of Major League Baseball.

More than recognition of one set of parents, the Parents of the Year Award is designed to be a symbolic recognition of the millions of parents and guardians who each year respond to the call of parental duty and help provide a wholesome healthy arena for leadership training for the children of their respective communities. This award is limited to only one set of parents in a given year, recognized during either the Little League Baseball^® or Little League Softball^® World Series each summer, if a qualified candidate is nominated.

This year, Patty and Wayne Judge were recognized for their achievement during the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series, Presented by T-Mobile. In addition to their recognition, Aaron Judge and the ALL RISE Foundation also donated copies of the book “Hey Dad! Let’s Have a Catch” with branded stickers that include a message from Aaron, custom bookmarks featuring Aaron’s Little League roster, and as well as ALL RISE #just5minutes wristbands for all the participants at the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series.

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The New York Mets and Seattle Mariners will compete in the 2025 “MLB Little League Classic presented by New York Life,” in Williamsport, Pa.  The game, which will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025 and serve as a home contest for the Mets, will air nationally that evening exclusively on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” at 7:00 p.m. (ET). The special event, hosted in connection with the Little League Baseball World Series, also will be available on ESPN Radio, the ESPN App and ESPN Deportes. 

As is tradition for this annual occasion, Major Leaguers from both the Mets and Mariners will attend Little League World Series games earlier in the day on August 17^th, 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 Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field for the Little League Classic game.

The @Mets and @Mariners will be heading to Williamsport for next year’s #LittleLeagueClassic!

Mark your calendars for August 17, 2025.

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— MLB (@MLB) August 19, 2024

The Little League Classic was launched in August 2017 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets are making their second Little League Classic appearance, following up their 2018 match-up against the Philadelphia Phillies. The ensuing events included the Pirates and the Chicago Cubs in 2019, the Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Angels in 2021, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox in 2022, the Washington Nationals and Phillies in 2023, and the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers in 2024.

The Little League Baseball^® World Series is an international championship tournament for children, ages 10-12, held annually in Williamsport, the headquarters for Little League International.  Countries from around the world compete on a global stage each year, with games airing on ESPN, ABC and streamed via the ESPN App. Little League International expanded the pool of teams in 2022, increasing the championship tournament to 20 total teams.

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Little League® International is saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Hauser, one of the first-ever Little Leaguers® from the inaugural 1939 season’s Lycoming Dairy team.

Mr. Hauser, who just recently turned 98, had the opportunity to live out one of his dreams on Friday afternoon, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series surrounded by his family and friends.

“His last day was spent surrounded by his family doing his favorite thing,” said the Hauser Family. “He will be forever missed.”

Mr. Hauser got his start as a Little Leaguer more than 80 years ago, thanks to a simple question – “Do You Play Ball?” – by the organization’s founder, Carl E. Stotz. After his playing time was over, Mr. Hauser later had the pleasure of then watching Mr. Stotz coach his own children as they went through the Little League program.

Following his Little League career, Mr. Hauser went on to play semi-professional baseball, all while coaching his children through the Little League program and made sure to find a way to gather the family together each summer in Williamsport during the Little League Baseball World Series.

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To assist with crowd control and provide an enjoyable experience for all fans, Little League will use tickets for access to Lamade Stadium on Sunday, August 18.

Section 1 passes will still be valid, with seating in that section on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All other sections of Lamade Stadium will require a ticket, which will be distributed in the morning on Sunday, August 18, in pairs at Will Call starting at 7 a.m.

The single ticket will be for both games scheduled that day in Lamade Stadium and will have section, row, and seat information.

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Great Lakes Region: Hinsdale (Illinois) Little League

Hinsdale Little League was able to power through the Great Lakes Region tournament with a 3-0 record. Illinois walked off Kentucky in the region semifinals sending the league to the championship game against Indiana. Down to their final strike, an 8-7 extra innings victory propelled Hinsdale LL to Williamsport for its first ever appearance in the LLBWS.

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Metro Region: South Shore (New York) Little League

After falling to New Jersey in its second game of the Metro Region tournament, South Shore Little League battled its way to the championship. In a rematch against New Jersey, Stephen Grippa pitched five shutout innings while collecting two RBIs to take South Shore LL back to the LLBWS for the third time, with its most recent trip back in 2009. 

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Mid-Atlantic Region: Council Rock Newton (Pennsylvania) Little League

For the fourth straight year, Little Leaguers® from Pennsylvania will represent the Mid-Atlantic Region in the LLBWS. After defeating Washington D.C. in the Mid Atlantic Region championship, Council Rock Newtown Little League finished the tournament with a 3-0 record. This marks the 37^th appearance in the LLBWS from the state of Pennsylvania and Council Rock Newtown’s second appearance. 

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Midwest Region: Sioux Falls (South Dakota) Little League 

Despite losing its third game to Missouri in the Midwest Region tournament, Sioux Falls Little League powered its way to a rematch with Missouri in the championship. A strong pitching performance from Griff Sommer and timely hitting from Devin Cargin helped propel Sioux Falls LL to the LLBWS for the third time in league history. 

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Mountain Region: Paseo Verde (Nevada) Little League

Although Paseo Verde Little League lost its first game of the Mountain Region tournament, a no-hitter from Wyatt Erickson in the region championship game helped defeat Utah 2-0. For the second year in a row, Nevada will represent the Mountain Region in the LLBWS, marking the third time the state has made the trip to Williamsport in tournament history and the first time Paseo Verde LL will make an appearance. 

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New England Region: Salem (New Hampshire) Little League

Despite losing to Maine at the beginning of the New England Region tournament, Salem Little League made its way out of elimination to force a rematch in the championship. Backed by Colton Johnson’s complete game shutout and timely hitting from Patrick DeFrancesco and Jackson Lemire, New Hampshire defeated Maine 2-0 to send them for the first time to the LLBWS.

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Northwest Region: South Hill (Washington) Little League

Down to its final out in the Northwest Region championship game, South Hill Little League erupted for eight runs in the top of the sixth inning to move Washington past Idaho. This will be South Hill Little League’s first appearance in the LLBWS and the fourth straight year that a league from Washington will represent the Northwest Region. 

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Southeast Region: Lake Mary (Florida) Little League

Outscoring its opponents 35-8, Lake Mary Little League ran through the Southeast Region tournament undefeated with a 4-0 record. DJ Mieses led the team with two home runs and an .889 batting average, while JJ Feliciano struck out 13 throughout the tournament. This will be Lake Mary Florida LL’s first trip to Williamsport to compete in the series and Florida’s 24^th appearance. 

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Southwest Region: Boerne (Texas) Little League

Boerne Little League picked up four wins in the Southwest Region tournament to make its way to the LLBWS. With its 6-3 win against Louisiana in the Southwest Region championship game, Boerne Little League will make its first ever trip to the LLBWS, making it the 29^th appearance in the LLBWS by a team from Texas. 

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West Region: Central East Maui (Hawaii) Little League

Central East Maui Little League will make its second trip to the LLBWS, representing Hawaii in the state’s 16^th appearance. In the West Region championship game, Evan Tavares struck out 13 batters against California to secure the victory for Hawaii and the final spot in the United States bracket for the 2024 LLBWS. 

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Asia-Pacific Region: Kuei-Shan Little League (Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei)

Kuei-Shan Little League returns to the LLBWS after winning the Consolation Third Place game in the 2023 LLBWS against the Southwest Region. Chinese Taipei has won the LLBWS in 17 of its last 20 appearances, with its most recent championship victory in 1996 (Fu-Hsing Little League). 

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Australia Region: Hills Little League (Sydney, Australia)

With their victory in the Australia Region championship game, Hills Little League will make its fourth appearance in the LLBWS. Hills LL went 5-2 in the Australian Region tournament and commanded the championship game, winning 16-3. 

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Canada Region: Whalley Little League (British Columbia, Canada)

Whalley Little League dominated the Canada Region tournament going 7-1 to qualify for the LLBWS. This marks Whalley Little League’s seventh appearance in the international tournament, their most recent trip to Williamsport was in 2018.

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Caribbean Region: Aruba Center Little League (Santa Cruz, Aruba)

For the second time in series history, a league from Aruba has won the region championship and will represent the Caribbean Region in the LLBWS. After losing its first two games in the Caribbean Region tournament, Aruba Center LL went on a four game winning streak, punching their ticket to Williamsport. 

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Cuba Region: Santa Clara Little League (Santa Clara, Cuba)

After dominating the Cuba Region tournament with an 8-1 record, Santa Clara Little League is the second team from Cuba to qualify for the LLBWS. Cuba made history last year, competing for the first time ever in the international tournament (Bayamo Little League), finishing with a 1-2 record. 

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Europe and Africa Region: South Czech Republic Little League (Brno, Czech Republic)

South Czech Republic Little League makes its return to the international tournament after making its first appearance in the 2023 LLBWS. This is the fourth time a team from the Czech Republic will make an appearance in Williamsport, after going undefeated in the Europe Africa Region tournament. 

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Japan Region: Johoku Little League (Tokyo, Japan) 

For the first time ever, Johoku Little League has qualified for the LLBWS. This marks the 33^rd time a team from Japan will compete in the international tournament and this year’s group of Little Leaguers looks to win the international championship title for the 12^th time. 

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Latin America Region: Cardenales Little League (Barquisimeto, Venezuela)

Cardenales Little League powered its way to the LLBWS, outscoring its opponents 55-8 in the Latin America Region tournament. This will be the 22^nd time a team from Venezuela will play in the LLBWS. San Francisco LL (Maracaibo, Venezuela) competed in 2023, finishing the tournament with a 1-2 record after being eliminated by Mexico.

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Mexico Region: Matamoros Little League (Matamoros, Mexico)

Matamoros Little League makes its seventh appearance in the LLBWS, returning to the tournament for the first time since 2022. This marks Matamoros Little League’s 36^th trip to Williamsport to compete in the international tournament, the second most appearances by an international team.

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Puerto Rico Region: Radames Lopez Little League (Guayama, Puerto Rico)

Radames Lopez Little League makes its second appearance in the LLBWS after dominating the Puerto Rico Region tournament with a 7-0 record. Radames Lopez last qualified for the tournament in 2018 and this year’s appearance will mark the 13^th time a team from Puerto Rico has competed in the LLBWS.

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In order to make the most of your time at the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series, fans are highly encouraged to download the Little League World Series App to received exclusive opportunities and up-to-date information about every exciting experience at this year’s historic event.

Before heading over to the Little League International Complex, be sure to learn about everything you can do to make the most of your experience, including free parking, our clear bag policy and prohibited item listing, main entrance location, concession options, and more by checking out LittleLeague.org/Visit.

The 2024 Little League Baseball World Series is set to take place August 14-25. More information about the 2024 Little League World Series tournaments, including full schedules and downloadable brackets, can be found at LittleLeague.org/WorldSeries.

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