The Road to Williamsport: 2025 Little League World Series Set to Begin

By: Justin Bradley | Sportzwire | July 31, 2025

Lamade Stadium and Baseball Nostalgia Await Fans Worldwide

There’s something special about mid-August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania — a time when the world’s attention shifts to the rolling hills of Lycoming County and the hallowed grounds of Howard J. Lamade Stadium. The '25 Little League Baseball World Series is ready to welcome fans, families, and future stars for another unforgettable chapter of youth baseball history.

The first-round pairings are locked in, with action kicking off on Wednesday, August 13. Teams representing regions across the United States and the International bracket will begin their chase for glory in a setting that has become synonymous with summer tradition.

Wednesday, August 13:

Game 1: Puerto Rico vs. Latin America – 1 p.m.

Game 2: Mountain vs. Great Lakes – 3 p.mp.m

Game 3: Panama vs. Australia – 5 p.m.

Game 4: Southwest vs. Metro – 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 14:

Game 5: Japan vs. Europe-Africa – 1 p.m.

Game 6: Southeast vs. New England – 3 p.m.

Game 7: Mexico vs. Asia-Pacific – 5 p.m.

Game 8: Midwest vs. Mid-Atlantic – 7 p.m.

From the chants of hometown crowds to the pin-trading tradition and the thrill of watching a dream unfold inning by inning, the Little League World Series is more than a tournament — it’s a rite of passage. Generations have gathered on the iconic hill beyond Lamade's outfield fence, gloves in hand and hearts full of hope, to witness moments that last a lifetime.

With games continuing through Friday, August 15, and champions soon to be crowned, the countdown is on for another year of memories, magic, and major-league moments on the sport’s biggest youth stage.

Williamsport is ready. Are you?

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