This is the list of U.S. states that have participated in the Little League World Series since its inception in 1947. As of 2026, 44 states have qualified and participated in at least one world series. The United States holds a total of 40 Little League titles won by 15 different states. Among the states, California holds the record for most appearances (51), most titles (8) and most U.S. titles (15), while Florida has appeared in a total of 24 world series', 9 championship games and won their first title in 2024. For international teams participation, see List of Little League World Series appearances by country.
State Participants As of the 2026 Little League World Series.
StateFirst LLWSLast AppearanceAppearancesChampionshipsRunners-upThird placeFinishesRecordin LLWSPCT Alabama91 1315–10 Arizona602012–8 Arkansas30012–3 California518 166116–66 Connecticut224 2340–30 Delaware20002–4 Florida241 8543–31 Georgia73 0024–10 Hawaii174 2349–19 Idaho20002–4 Illinois1603221–23 Indiana1702218–26 Iowa1600216–35 Kentucky101 0115–20 Louisiana91 0016–17 Maine40002–7 Maryland70006–15 Massachusetts1300115–24 Michigan132 0114–23 Minnesota70017–14 Mississippi10002–1 Missouri30002–7 Montana10013–1 Nebraska20003–4 Nevada503016–960016–13 New Jersey214 3439–24 New Mexico11 003–0 New York223 1332–29 North Carolina50017–10 North Dakota10000–2 Ohio1301119–25 Oklahoma20002–4 Oregon80018–17 Pennsylvania264 4235–34 Rhode Island1201012–25 South Carolina40004–6 South Dakota70006–17 Tennessee1101122–21 Texas312 6572–50 Utah10000–2 Virginia901310–13 Washington181 0125–34 West Virginia10012–1 Total 466 40 57 56 765–738
U.S. Finals
Since 1976, a U.S. final is played. The winner plays versus the International Champion for the LLWS championship. In 2021, no international teams participated in the tournament which meant there was no official U.S. final. The 2021 LLWS championship game is also considered the U.S. championship game.
As of the 2026 Little League World Series.
LLWSWinnerScoreRunner-upLLWS Result Campbell, California3–0 Richmond, VirginiaRunner-Up El Cajon, California6–5 Rotterdam, New YorkRunner-Up Danville, California6–5 Lexington, KentuckyRunner-Up Campbell, California8–3 North Little Rock, ArkansasRunner-Up Tampa, Florida16–0 Kirkland, WashingtonRunner-Up Tampa, Florida11–10 Barrington, IllinoisRunner-Up Kirkland, Washington3–2 Wyoming, MichiganChampion Marietta, Georgia9–8 Stamford, ConnecticutChampion Altamonte, Florida8–1 Southport, IndianaRunner-Up Mexicali, Baja California2–1 Morristown, TennesseeRunner-Up Tucson, Arizona4–1 Sarasota, FloridaRunner-Up Irvine, California8–1 Chesterfield, IndianaRunner-Up Pearl City, Hawaii5–4 Spring, TexasRunner-Up Trumbull, Connecticut6–3 San Pedro, CaliforniaChampion Shippensburg, Pennsylvania5–4 Cypress, CaliforniaRunner-Up Danville, California13–4 Staten Island, New YorkRunner-Up Long Beach, California1–0 Hamilton Square, New JerseyChampion Long Beach, California5–0 Bedford, New HampshireChampion Northridge, California3–0 Springfield, VirginiaRunner-Up Spring, Texas3–1 Yorba Linda, CaliforniaRunner-Up Cranston, Rhode Island6–3 Panama City, FloridaRunner-Up Mission Viejo, California12–1 Bradenton, FloridaRunner-Up Toms River, New Jersey5–2 Greenville, North CarolinaChampion Phenix City, Alabama3–2 Toms River, New JerseyRunner-Up Bellaire, Texas8–0 Davenport, IowaRunner-Up Apopka, Florida6–0* Bronx, New YorkRunner-Up Louisville, Kentucky4–0 Worcester, MassachusettsChampion Boynton Beach, Florida9–2 Saugus, MassachusettsRunner-Up Thousand Oaks, California4–0 Richmond, TexasRunner-Up Ewa Beach, Hawaii6–1 Vista, CaliforniaChampion Columbus, Georgia7–3 Beaverton, OregonChampion Warner Robins, Georgia5–2 Lubbock, TexasChampion Waipio, Hawaii7–5 Lake Charles, LouisianaChampion Chula Vista, California12–2 (F/4) San Antonio, TexasChampion Waipio, Hawaii10–0 (F/5) Pearland, TexasRunner-Up Huntington Beach, California11–2 Billings, MontanaChampion Goodlettsville, Tennessee24–16 (F/7) Petaluma, CaliforniaRunner-Up Chula Vista, California12–1 Westport, ConnecticutRunner-Up Las Vegas, Nevada6–0* Chicago, IllinoisRunner-Up Lewisberry, Pennsylvania3–2 Pearland, TexasRunner-Up Maine-Endwell, New York4–2 Goodlettsville, TennesseeChampion Lufkin, Texas6–5 Greenville, North CarolinaRunner-Up Honolulu, Hawaii3–0 Peachtree City, GeorgiaChampion River Ridge, Louisiana9–5 Wailuku, HawaiiChampion Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Taylor, Michigan5–2 Hamilton, OhioChampion Honolulu, Hawaii5–1 Nolensville, TennesseeChampion El Segundo, California6–1 Needville, TexasChampion Lake Mary, Florida10–7 Boerne, TexasChampion Las Vegas, Nevada8–2 Fairfield, ConnecticutRunner-Up Henderson, Nevada12–2 (F/5) Hamilton, OhioRunner-Up
StateU.S.ChampionshipsU.S.Runner UpLLWSChampionships1001000101555131631 Georgia313614020020010111111020111010300010121131020020010200100130380020111 Total 49 50 20
Regional Appearances As of the 2026 Little League World Series, six states, and the federal district of Washington D.C., have only ever appeared in regional tournaments and have never advanced to the LLWS. In 2023, North Dakota became the most recent state to qualify for their first world series after a tournament expansion took place.
StateRegion AlaskaNorthwest ColoradoMountain KansasMidwest VermontNew England Washington D.C.Mid-Atlantic WisconsinMidwest WyomingMountain
Notes The Rolando Paulino LL of The Bronx was forced to forfeit all its wins in the 2001 Little League World Series due to the Danny Almonte controversy. Jackie Robinson West LL fielded ineligible players resulting in all their wins being forfeited including the U.S. Championship in the 2014 Little League World Series. Mountain Ridge LL of Las Vegas, Nevada is the official U.S. Champion and World Series Runner-Up. The game is recorded as a 6–0 loss (Non-forfeited score, 7–5 Illinois). Virginia shares 1976 3rd place with Puerto Rico. The game was canceled due to weather. Indiana shares 1986 3rd place with Dominican Republic. The game was canceled due to weather. Oregon shares 2006 3rd place with Mexico. The game was canceled due to weather. Montana shares 2011 3rd place with Mexico. The game was canceled due to Hurricane Irene. The 2020 Little League World Series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic The 2021 Little League World Series only featured United States teams for the first time since 1975. Two teams from each of the 8 U.S. regions participated in the World Series (regional champion and runner-up) The 2022 Little League World Series included the return of international teams and a tournament expansion which added four regions (Metro, Mountain, Panama, Puerto Rico)
See also List of Little League World Series appearances by region List of Little League World Series appearances by country
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