The 2025 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has narrowed to its final four teams. A new champion will be crowned this year, as the 2024 winner, Lake Mary, Florida, was eliminated during regional play.
In the United States bracket, Connecticut will face Nevada for the championship title. The game is a rematch of Wednesday’s contest, where Connecticut secured its spot with a victory over Nevada. Nevada advanced to the final after defeating South Carolina on Thursday.
On the international side, Chinese Taipei will take on Aruba for the championship. Chinese Taipei clinched its spot with a victory over Venezuela, while Aruba advanced by defeating Japan.
Championship Schedule
- International Championship: Chinese Taipei vs. Aruba – Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- United States Championship: Connecticut vs. Nevada – Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
The winners will compete in the Little League World Series Championship on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, also on ABC. The consolation game will air on ESPN2 on Sunday at 10 a.m. ET. All games leading up to the championships were broadcast on ESPN.
Tournament Format
The tournament began with 20 teams—10 from the U.S. and 10 international—competing in a modified double-elimination bracket. The format shifts to single-elimination for the U.S. and International championship games, as well as for the World Series final. Games are six innings, with extra innings featuring a runner on second base starting in the eighth inning.
Recent Results
Thursday, Aug. 21
- Nevada 5, South Carolina 3
Wednesday, Aug. 20
- Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3
- Connecticut 7, Nevada 3
- Aruba 3, Japan 0
- South Carolina 7, South Dakota 6
Tuesday, Aug. 19
- South Carolina 3, Hawai’i 0
- South Dakota 9, Washington 0
Monday, Aug. 18
- Nevada 1, South Carolina 0
- Chinese Taipei 4, Aruba 0
- Connecticut 13, South Dakota 1
Sunday, Aug. 17
- Washington 3, Massachusetts 2
- The New York Mets defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-3 in the MLB Little League Classic.
Saturday, Aug. 16
- Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 2
Thursday, Aug. 14
- South Carolina 13, Massachusetts 0
- Chinese Taipei 3, Mexico 0
- South Dakota 2, Pennsylvania 0
Wednesday, Aug. 13
- Venezuela 5, Puerto Rico 0
