The eyes of the sporting world will again be on South Williamsport when the 78th Little League Baseball World Series begins play this week. There will, of course, be a lot of great baseball played, but many other attractions to the Series as well.
Everything gets off to a roaring start with the Annual Grand Slam Parade, which takes place on Tuesday, August 12. New baseball Hall of Famer, Billy Wagner, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the event.
In addition, Little League officials state that they will be adding a new level of excitement and fun; this year’s Series will feature a variety of daily promotions, giveaways, and fan experiences. Nightly light shows will return with added fan participation via the official LLWS Mobile App, and special giveaways, including an exclusive pin on Opening Day, Dugout mascot bobbleheads, and a four-piece puzzle pin set that will be distributed over multiple days. The Little League Fan Zone and Official Partners will have giveaways, photo ops, and events throughout the tournament, plus exclusive mystery pins available for purchase at the Little League Flagship Store on select days throughout the tournament.
And of course, the annual MLB/Little League Classic will be played at Historic Bowman Field on the night of August 17th between two pennant contenders, the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets.
The “Williamsport Welcomes the World” event will be taking place in downtown Williamsport on Friday, August 22.
As always, Little League staff strives to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for attendees of the Little League Baseball World Series, and as part of this effort, we have a clear bag policy.
Here is the Clear Bag Policy that will be in force at the LLWS
Over the past few years, many stadiums, sports organizations, and other event venues have implemented a clear bag policy to enhance the safety and security of their events at the urging of law enforcement agencies. The safety and security of everyone on our complex remains a top priority for Little League International, and this policy will serve as an additional way to enhance those efforts with the support of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition to increasing the safety standards at the Little League World Series, this policy will assist Little League in expediting entrance into the complex to provide visitors with the best possible experience during their time in Williamsport. As part of the policy, the following bags are permitted at the security check point at the Little League International Complex:
• Clear Bags in the material of Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC (20”x20”x6” or smaller)
• Clutch purse/wristlet/belt bag (6.5”x 4.5” or smaller)
• Please note: Clear Bags will be available at all security check point that meet size requirements. In addition, the following bags are permitted at the security checkpoint at the Little League International Complex, but may be subject to a thorough bag search. Visitors with these bags should plan to arrive earlier as they may experience a longer wait at security:
• Diaper Bags (person carrying diaper bag must be accompanied by a child under the age of three)
• Medical Necessary Bags
PROHIBITED BAGS include, but are not limited to:
• Any bag that is not clear unless stated above as permitted.
• Clear bags larger than 20”x20”x6”
• Mesh Bags
• Tinted or Printed Pattern Plastic Bags
• Hard or Soft Coolers. As always, fans can carry approved, personal items in their pockets or jackets, including keys, phones, wallets, and credit cards.
Bags that do not meet the policy are prohibited from entering the complex. Relocation/disposal of non-permissible bags off the Little League International Complex will be the responsibility of the owner. No bag check will be available. Little League International is not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged.
As a reminder, two free parking areas are available directly behind the Little League International Complex, with easy access to the security checkpoint for individuals needing to return non-permissible bags and items to their vehicles. To provide additional support to visitors with prohibited items they wish to return to their vehicles, Little League International will offer a cart shuttle service from gate entrances to designated parking areas throughout the event. Individuals using other transportation or parking are encouraged to fully review Little League’s prohibited items list before departing for the Little League International Complex. NOTE: This policy pertains to bags and is not an all-inclusive list of items that are prohibited from being taken into the Little League International Complex. Guests are encouraged to bring only necessary items into the complex, and all fans and their belongings are subject to inspection at the entrances. Please review the complete Prohibitive Items List for the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series.
The information about parking and transportation includes:
With a focus on making the event an affordable and family-friendly event, 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.
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.
As always, fans are encouraged to display good sportsmanship, support all participants, and respect all communities while attending the event. For highlights, livestreams, and planning tools, fans can visit LittleLeague.org, download the LLWS App, and shop at ShopLittleLeague.org to commemorate the magic of the Little League Summer.
The 2025 Little League World Series opens with the first game at 1 p.m. at Volunteer Stadium between Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
As you can see, there will be lots of excitement and fun at this year’s Little League World Series.
