The 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, is quickly shaping up to be a series that fans will not want to miss. Now is your chance to come out and experience history in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the home of the world’s largest youth sports tournament. Before you go, to make the most of your experience, be sure to keep the below 10 important notes in mind:
Family Fun for Free!
One of the most exciting parts about attending the Little League Baseball World Series is that there is no cost for admission! In addition to the fun and excitement on the field, the event’s more than 80-acre complex provides countless opportunities for families and communities to come together for once-in-a-lifetime memories, teachable life lessons, and most importantly FUN for fans of all ages.
Schedule and Activities
Kicking off the festivities, the Grand Slam Parade will take place on Tuesday, August 13, and Opening Ceremonies will take place the following morning on August 14 at the iconic Volunteer Stadium. With two weeks of action-packed fun and excitement, fans will have the chance to experience 38 baseball games, the Yankees and Tigers visiting for the MLB Little League Classic, the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby Championship, the Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game, broadcast on WVIA and Presented by Eggland’s Best, and countless hours of fun activities available for all ages at the Little League World Series Fan Zone. To make the most out of your trip to the Fan Zone, download the official Little League World Series App (LittleLeague.org/LLWSApp).
On Tuesday, August 20, Little League will also be celebrating Dugout’s 39th birthday, remembering the day Dugout made its Little League debut in 1985! To celebrate the day, the first 5,000 fans to visit the Little League Fan Zone will receive a commemorative Dugout birthday pin. Dugout will also have scheduled appearances in the Fan Zone and we invite you to join us during the 4th inning stretch of 7 p.m. game at Lamade Stadium to sing Happy Birthday to Dugout!
Ticket Information and Seating
Admission onto the Little League International Complex is FREE and no ticket is needed to enjoy the majority of games of the Little League Baseball World Series. While access into the stadiums varies throughout the tournament, there is always an opportunity to experience history:
Wednesday, August 14-22 (except Sunday, August 18)
General public stadium seating in Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums is available on a first-come, first-served basis with no ticket required, except in Section 1 behind home plate. Section 1 requires a “Stadium Pass,” which is not available to the public.
MLB Classic Day – Sunday, August 18
To assist with crowd control and provide an enjoyable experience for all fans, Little League will use tickets for access to Lamade Stadium on Sunday, August 18. Section 1 passes will still be valid, with seating in that section on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All other sections of Lamade Stadium will require a ticket, which will be distributed on the morning of Sunday, August 18, in pairs of two at Will Call starting when gates open at 7 a.m. The single ticket will be for both games scheduled that day in Lamade Stadium and will have section, row, and seat information.
Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25
On Championship weekend, tickets are required for access into Lamade Stadium for all Championship games and are typically not available to the general public as they are provided to league volunteers and special guests. If tickets become available, they will be distributed at Will Call on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and Sunday morning at 7 a.m.
As always, no ticket is required for the iconic “Little League Hill” or the terraced area overlooking the outfield fence of Lamade Stadium.
Sunday, August 25 – Consolation Game
Tickets for Lamade Stadium seating for the Consolation Game scheduled for 11 a.m. (ET) on Sunday, August 25, are currently not required. Please note the stadium will be cleared prior to the World Series Championship game later that afternoon.
Parking, Travel, Hotels, and more
With a focus on making the event an affordable and family-friendly event, a limited amount of FREE PARKING is available in the South Williamsport Sports Complex (617 E. Mountain Avenue), directly behind the Little League International Complex. Parking is also available in the Transit Authority parking deck located on Third Street in Downtown Williamsport where River Valley Transit Shuttles are available to transport guests to the Main Entrance of the Little League World Series Complex. The Shuttles are located one block over off Pine Street.
To make the most out of your trip to the birthplace of Little League, it’s important to know what opportunities there are for you in terms of lodging, transportation, and more throughout the Williamsport area, so be sure to check out the Visitors tab at LittleLeague.org/LLBWS.
Entering the Complex
The Little League International Complex will open most days at 10 a.m. and all visitors are required to enter the complex through the Main Entrance located off East Mountain Avenue near the batting cages. Fans will get to journey into the complex in a faster and more enjoyable way thanks to the widened entrance and walkway closer to the parking lot, featuring security gates that will expedite entry into the complex. Complex hours and access details, including a downloadable Complex Map is available at LittleLeague.org/ComplexMap.
Know Before You Go: What to Bring
To further expedite your access onto the Little League World Series complex, be sure to check what you are allowed to bring onto the complex before you make the trip, and leave your prohibited items at home:
A family-fun event, the Little League World Series is also built to be accommodating for parents, which means diaper bags are permitted onto the complex (subject to search) and a limited number of stroller parking is available at each end of the Lamade concourse. Additionally, a private MamaVa Lactation Pod was added this year for nursing or pumping mothers on the third-base concourse of Volunteer Stadium, offering a private space for mothers to express milk.
Sportsmanship Starts with You
The foundation of Little League is rooted in sportsmanship, and the best way to ensure our players and children are displaying positive sportsmanship throughout the tournament is to be a role model yourself. All of our coaches and umpires are volunteers, and the players on the field are all children, so we ask that while you enjoy the excitement and competition that is displayed on the field, you do so in a positive manner during your time at our events.
Respect Those Around You
The Little League World Series is a place of inclusion where families, fans, and tourists from all around the world gather together to have a fun and memorable experience, so we ask that you are respectful of the differencing cultures, opinions, and beliefs of those around you.
Bucket List Bingo
For families all around the world, making a trip to the Little League Baseball World Series is often one worth checking off the bucket list, so whether you’re looking to make history with your bucket-list visit or if you and your family are coming out to Williamsport for an annual trip, be sure to celebrate every moment with the Little League Baseball World Series Bucket List Bingo Card. Share all your moments by tagging @LittleLeague and by using #LLWS on social media.
Follow the Action Everywhere
While attending the Little League Baseball World Series is an experience like no other, we understand not everyone can make it out to every event, so we have you covered! Be sure to follow along and enjoy Little League action all summer long with every game broadcast across the ESPN platforms. Also, be sure to check out LittleLeague.org/Videos for a full slate of highlights, recaps, features, and more to relive the incredible moments that only a Little League program can offer.
Celebrate the tournament and get all your 2024 Little League merchandise this summer by visiting ShopLittleLeague.org, with free shipping on orders over $50. Once you’re on site in Williamsport, be sure to stop by the new Little League Flagship Store to purchase your favorite souvenir.
In addition to the five tips above, fans attending the Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, are strongly encouraged to download the LLWS App to stay up-to-date with all the latest information leading up to and during the event. Learn more and download today at LittleLeague.org/LLWSApp.
In addition to the exciting two-weeks of activities, Little League is also in the midst of the year-long Girls with Game 50 Celebration. To learn more about the ongoing celebration, including the strategic initiatives for the future, visit LittleLeague.org/GWG50. The #GWG50 celebration is proudly supported by DICK’s Sporting Goods, a long-time Little League partner that is committing to creating opportunities for girls and women in sports and will be activating for this celebration around key events and milestones this year, including the LLBWS.