Little League World Series: A Comprehensive Guide

Tournament Overview

The Little League World Series (LLWS) is an annual baseball tournament for children, primarily boys aged 10 to 12, held in the Eastern United States. The tournament, which began in 1947, is one of the most prestigious youth sporting events in the world.

Tournament Format

* The tournament is divided into two divisions: the Major League Baseball (MLB) Division for teams of players aged 11-12 and the Intermediate Division for teams of players aged 13-14. * Each division consists of eight teams, which are divided into two pools of four teams each. * The teams play a round-robin schedule within their pools, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the semifinals. * The winners of the semifinals advance to the championship game, which is played on the final day of the tournament.

Tournament History

The LLWS was founded in 1947 by Carl and Bertha Stotz of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The first tournament was held at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport and featured eight teams from the Eastern United States.

The tournament has been held in Williamsport every year since its inception, except for 1992, when it was held in Orlando, Florida, due to flooding in Williamsport.

The LLWS has grown significantly over the years, and now features teams from all over the world.

Tournament Impact

The LLWS has had a profound impact on the lives of many young people. The tournament has helped to promote the game of baseball, and has inspired countless children to pursue their dreams of playing professional baseball.

The LLWS has also been a major economic driver for the Williamsport area.

The tournament generates an estimated $100 million in economic impact for the region each year.

2024 Little League World Series

The 2024 LLWS will be held from July 27 to August 25, 2024. The tournament will feature teams from all over the world, and is sure to be an exciting and memorable event.