News Summary
The Little League Baseball World Series regional tournaments are set to start, featuring 10 teams from across the U.S. competing for championship spots. With the double elimination format and historic matchups, excitement is high as teams gear up for the U.S. Championship game later in August. ESPN will provide extensive coverage, bringing fans closer to the action and highlighting the importance of youth sports.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania — The 2025 Little League Baseball World Series regional tournaments kick off on Thursday, July 31, featuring 10 teams from across the United States vying for coveted championship spots. This year’s tournament format includes a double elimination system, anticipated to span over a week and culminating with the U.S. championship game on August 23.
In one of the opening matchups, Lake Mary, Florida, the reigning champions from the 2024 Little League World Series, will take on Nolensville, Tennessee, which previously dominated the Southeast Region for three years before last year. This inaugural clash is expected to draw significant attention as both teams have established strong records in recent tournaments.
Other notable matchups in this regional tournament include:
- Huntersville, North Carolina vs. Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia
- Irmo, South Carolina vs. Cartersville, Georgia
- Front Royal, Virginia vs. Phenix City, Alabama
- Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Hewitt, Texas-West
- Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Kenner, Louisiana vs. Starkville, Mississippi
Teams will participate in separate regional brackets that represent various areas including Great Lakes, Metro, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest, Mountain, and West. Concurrently, International teams have already secured their spots, with 10 teams set to compete in the international bracket this year.
Tulsa National Little League is showing ambitions beyond baseball, actively working to send both their baseball and softball teams to the World Series. This demonstrates the growing engagement and support for youth sports at multiple levels.
The regional tournaments are vital as the teams vie for one of the 10 spots allocated to represent the United States in Williamsport. The winner’s bracket games for the World Series will commence on August 13 and span over 38 games within the 10-day event, including the final championship game that will occur on August 24.
Coverage of the tournament will be extensive, with major broadcasts planned. ESPN is set to feature over 300 games across its platforms, including live broadcasts of the Regional Championship Games from August 5 to August 8. The U.S. championship game is scheduled for August 23 and the concluding championship game on August 24 at 3 p.m. ET, both of which will be aired on ABC.
This year’s tournament continues the long-standing tradition of youth baseball, providing an international stage for players aged 12 and under to showcase their skills. The event boasts a historic lineage dating back to the first broadcasts by ABC in 1963, which have paved the way for the popularity of youth baseball.
For those interested in following the games or seeking updates on team schedules, additional details and information can be found on the official Little League website, ensuring fans remain engaged as the tournament evolves.
As excitement builds for this year’s Little League Baseball World Series, teams across the country are preparing for their chance to participate in one of youth sports’ most celebrated events.
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Additional Resources
- USA Today: Little League World Series Regional Schedule
- Wikipedia: Little League Baseball
- ESPN Press Room: Little League Baseball Regionals
- Google Search: Little League Baseball
- SI Live: Southeast Region All-Star Tournament Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Little League
- MLive: Streaming Little League Baseball Regionals
- Google News: Little League World Series
- USA Today: Little League Softball World Series Teams List
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