Members of the Williamsport community are invited to the Little League® International Complex on Saturday, October 12, for the Official Grand Opening of the Little League Flagship Store. The event will be held in coordination with the 2024 Girls with Game Experience and feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including an autograph signing with MLB Hall of Famer and Little League graduate, Tom Glavine, thanks to the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.
With the store open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Official Grand Opening will feature:
- Free Pin Giveaway to First 100 Visitors to Visit the Store
- Tom Glavine Autograph Signing (10:45-11:45 a.m.)
- Pin Trading Opportunities on the Complex
- College Student Discount on Store Merchandise (10% off with Current Student ID)
- Basket Raffles (winner does not need to be present)
- Free Towel with Capital One Card purchase at the Flagship Store
- Limited Concession Stand Offerings
- Girls with Game Experience College Softball Doubleheader
- 2 p.m. – Maryland vs. Virginia
- 4:30 p.m. – Penn State vs. Pitt
- NOTE: Penn State and Pitt Softball Players will also be available for autographs at the Flagship Store starting at 1 p.m. ET
In addition to watching the softball games on Lamade Stadium as part of the Girls with Game Experience, which are free to attend, fans will also have the opportunity to have autographs signed following the conclusion of each game on the concourse behind Lamade Stadium.
Visitors looking to take advantage of this Grand Opening, as well as the Girls with Game Experience, are encouraged to access the Little League International Complex via 617 E. Mountain Ave (South Williamsport, PA 17702) and follow the signs for parking. While on the complex, visitors are also encouraged to the World of Little League® Museum to check out the exciting new Girls with Game exhibit.
While this event will mark the Official Grand Opening, the new Flagship Store first opened its doors this summer during the 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile. Originally developed as part of the World Series expansion plans to provide a better experience for fans with the official merchandise to support all 20 teams participating, the new 6,000-square-foot Flagship Store includes increased retail space, enhanced customer flow, as well as areas for staff offices and warehousing for stock and e-commerce operations.
Additionally, the store provides both World Series fans and year-long visitors with a one-stop shopping experience at a convenient location across from Volunteer Stadium and closer to the main entrance during the World Series. From apparel and caps to show off their region support to memorabilia and pins to remember the experience for generations, the Little League Flagship Store is a go-to for families from all around the world.
The launch of the store also coincides with Little League’s expanded agreement with Delaware North Sportservice to lend expertise and management oversight to its new retail flagship store and operations relationship. As a non-profit organization, Little League International’s retail operations, both on the complex and at ShopLittleLeague.org, further helps to support the organization’s purpose of positively impacting youth and communities by providing necessary resources, league essentials, and additional revenue necessary that directly benefit leagues throughout the year. This relationship, and the new Flagship Store, will continue to provide memorable experiences for fans from around the globe while also supporting the strategic initiatives of the organization.