2025 Little League World Series opens in Williamsport as eight teams kick off the quest for a new champion
The 2025 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is officially underway, with eight teams continuing their pursuit of the title. Last year’s champion, Lake Mary, Florida, was eliminated in the regional round, making room for a fresh winner to emerge this time around.
Monday’s results
– Venezuela 4, Japan 0
– Nevada 1, South Carolina 0
– Chinese Taipei 4, Aruba 0
– Connecticut 13, South Dakota 1
Tuesday’s schedule
– Tokyo, Japan vs. Chihuahua, Mexico at 1 p.m. ET
– Irmo, South Carolina vs. Honolulu, Hawaii at 3 p.m. ET
– Vancouver, Canada vs. Santa Cruz, Aruba at 5 p.m. ET
– Bonney Lake, Washington vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 7 p.m. ET
Format and what to expect
The 2025 LLWS features 20 teams — 10 from the United States and 10 international clubs — in a modified double-elimination format. Play began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, with winners advancing in the winners’ bracket. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 16, teams that lost their first game faced off to determine who remains in contention. A team is eliminated after its second loss. The U.S. and international championships are single-elimination, held on Saturday, Aug. 23, followed by the championship game. Games last six innings; if tied after six, the seventh inning is played as usual with no ghost runners on base. If a game goes beyond seven innings, a runner starts on second base each extra inning.
Recent LLWS scores
Sunday, Aug. 17
– Washington 3, Massachusetts 2
– Canada 12, Australia 0
– Hawaii 9, Illinois 1
– Mexico 2, Panama 1
– The MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field in Williamsport featured the New York Mets defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-3
Saturday, Aug. 16
– Australia 5, Czechia 3
– Massachusetts 7, Texas 3
– Mexico 11, Puerto Rico 5
– Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 2
Friday, Aug. 15
– Venezuela 4, Canada 0
– Nevada 5, Washington 3
– Aruba 8, Panama 2
– Connecticut 5, Hawaii 1
Thursday, Aug. 14
– Japan 12, Czechia 0
– South Carolina 13, Massachusetts 0
– Chinese Taipei 3, Mexico 0
– South Dakota 2, Pennsylvania 0
Wednesday, Aug. 13
– Action kicked off with the tournament’s opening games (no scores listed in this summary)
What this means for fans and young players
With last year’s champion out earlier than expected, the field is wide open, signaling a fresh storyline as teams look to punch their ticket to the championship and showcase the talent bubbling up from youth baseball around the world. The tournament continues to highlight international competition and the development of young players on a global stage, giving fans plenty of early-season intrigue and hopeful narratives for the future of the sport.
Summary
The 2025 LLWS is underway with eight teams, a dynamic double-elimination format, and a slate of early results that set the tone for an exciting run toward the Aug. 23 finals. Expect tighter early showdowns, breakout performances from emerging stars, and a growing sense that a new champion is in the making.
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Positive note
This tournament continues to be a powerful platform for young athletes to develop, compete at a high level, and inspire communities around the globe with the spirit of teamwork and perseverance.