Update: Little League World Series 2015 bracket, schedule and scores.
The Little League World Series is back for the 68th year, beginning on Thursday afternoon in Williamsport, Pa. For a few weeks, youngsters of the 12- and 13-year-old variety descend from around the world on the small town in hopes of earning the distinction of champion.
Little League World Series
Little League World Series
The format
Overall, there are 16 teams including eight regional champions from the U.S. and eight international teams. The U.S. teams will only play other American squads until the championship game. All 16 will play in a round-robin format up until the championship game on each side of the bracket, putting elimination at two games for most of the tournament.
In the World Series championship game, one team from the U.S. and one international group will square off.
The format for the LLWS has changed over time, including three years ago when crossover games were introduced. Four teams will be eliminated by virtue of losing their first two games respectively in the double-elimination format. Of those four, two United States squads and a pair of international teams, will play against each other (U.S. vs. International), ensuring every team plays at least three contests.
The teams
International
- Asia-Pacific - Seoul LL - Seoul, South Korea
- Australia - Perth Metro North LL - Perth, Australia
- Canada - South Vancouver LL - Vancouver, British Columbia
- Caribbean - Miguel Luzunaris LL - Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Europe-Africa - South Moravia LL - Brno, Czech Republic
- Japan - Tokyo Kitasuna LL - Tokyo, Japan
- Latin America - Coquivacoa LL - Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Mexico - Guadalupe Linda Vista LL - Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon
United States
- Great Lakes - Jackie Robinson West LL - Chicago, Illinois
- Mid-Atlantic - Taney Youth Baseball Association LL - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Midwest - Canyon Lake LL - Rapid City, South Dakota
- New England - Cumberland American LL - Cumberland, Rhode Island
- Northwest - Lynnwood Pacific LL - Lynnwood, Washington
- Southeast - South Nashville LL - Nashville, Tennessee
- Southwest - Pearland East LL - Pearland, Texas
- West - Mountain Ridge LL - Las Vegas, Nevada
Bracket
Click here to download a full Little League World Series bracket.
Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 14 (Opening Round)
Game 1: South Korea 10, Czech Republic 3
Game 2: Illinois 12, Washington 2
Game 3: Puerto Rico 16, Australia 3
Game 4: Nevada 12, South Dakota 2
Full Thursday Recap
Friday, Aug. 15 (Opening Round)
Game 5: Mexico 4, Canada 3
Game 6: Pennsylvania 4, Tennessee 0
Game 7: Japan 1, Venezuela 0
Game 8: Texas 6, Rhode Island 4
Full Friday Recap
Saturday, Aug. 16 (Double Elimination)
Game 9: Australia 10, Czech Republic 1
Game 10: Washington 7, South Dakota 5
Game 11: Venezuela 10, Canada 0 (5 innings)
Game 12: Rhode Island 8, Tennessee 7
Full Saturday Recap
Sunday, Aug. 17 (Double Elimination)
Game 13: South Korea 8, Puerto Rico 5
Game 14: Nevada 13, Illinois 2
Game 15: Japan 9, Mexico 5
Game 16: Pennsylvania 7, Texas 6
Full Sunday Recap
Monday, Aug. 18 (Double Elimination)
Consolation Game A - South Dakota 5, Czech Republic 3
Game 17: Mexico 6, Australia 2
Game 18: Texas 11, Washington 4
Game 19: Venezuela 2, Puerto Rico 1
Game 20: Illinois 8, Rhode Island 7
Full Monday Recap
Tuesday, Aug. 19 (All Elimination Games)
Consolation Game B - Tennessee 12, Canada 9
Game 21: Mexico 11, Venezuela 1
Game 22: Illinois 6, Texas 1
Full Tuesday Recap
Wednesday, Aug. 20 (Double Elimination)
Game 23: South Korea 4, Japan 2
Game 24: Nevada 8, Pennsylvania 1
Full Wednesday Recap
Thursday, Aug. 21 (Double Elimination)
Game 25: Japan 12, Mexico 1
Game 26: Illinois 6, Pennsylvania 5
Full Thursday Recap
Saturday, Aug. 23 (Championship Games)
Game 27: South Korea 12, Japan 3
Game 28: Illinois 7, Nevada 5
Full Saturday Recap
Sunday, Aug. 24 (World Series Championship)
Game 29: Japan 5, Nevada 0
Game 30: South Korea 8, Illinois 4
Full Sunday Recap