Little League World Series announces return to full participant field, fan capacity for 2022

For the first time since 2019, the Little League World Series will enjoy a return to normalcy.

After two years of covid-based restrictions on the size of the field and fan capacity, the Little League World Series announced on Wednesday that the 2022 tournament will be a standard competitor field size and full-capacity for fans for all events.

“We know how difficult these past two years have been, and continue to be, on our local leagues, players, and families, but we are thrilled to welcome back fans and international teams at all seven divisions of our baseball and softball tournaments this summer,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO.

“We are anticipating a more exciting tournament than ever with the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball World Series, the expansion of teams in Williamsport and Greenville, and the return of full competition at all seven of our divisions of play. We hope everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the World Series experience this summer with us, whether in person or watching at home with their family, and we look forward to writing a historic chapter in the Little League story.”

This reversion applies to all seven World Series events — four baseball and three softball, and also applies to the regional tournaments for the World Series as well.

The 75th anniversary of the Little League World Series will officially kick off in Williamsport on Aug. 17, running through Aug. 25. That event follows the six other World Series events for other softball and baseball levels.