The Junior League World Series Central Region is one of six United States regions that currently sends teams to the World Series in Taylor, Michigan. The region's participation in the JLWS dates back to 1981.
Central Region States
Region Champions As of the 2026 Junior League World Series. YearCityJLWSRecord Boardman, OhioChampions 3–0 Libertyville, IllinoisRunner-up2–2 Madison, WisconsinRound 10–3 Fort Wayne, IndianaRound 10–3 Chicago, IllinoisThird Place1–2 Athens County, OhioRunner-up2–2 Madison, WisconsinFourth Place2–2 Hobart, IndianaRound 21–2 Fort Branch, IndianaRound 10–2 IllinoisThird Place2–2 Midland, MichiganRound 10–2 Portage, IndianaRound 10–2 Chicago, IllinoisThird Place3–2 Hamilton, OhioRunner-up3–2 South Point, OhioRound 10–2 Fort Wayne, IndianaThird Place3–2 Ashtabula, OhioRound 10–2 Fort Wayne, IndianaRound 10–2 Fort Wayne, IndianaRound 31–2 Baxter Springs, KansasFourth Place2–2 Fort Wayne, Indiana (Host)Pool stage1–2 Fort Wayne, Indiana (Host)Pool stage0–4 Urbandale, IowaPool stage0–4 Ankeny, IowaPool stage2–2 Fort Wayne, Indiana (Host)Pool stage0–4 South Bend, IndianaPool stage1–3 Glendale, WisconsinPool stage1–3 Johnston, IowaUS Final3–2 Middlebury, IndianaUS Final2–3 Jeffersonville, IndianaPool stage2–2 North Canton, OhioPool stage1–3 North Canton, OhioPool stage1–3 Bedford, IndianaPool stage2–2 Midland, MichiganPool stage1–3 Johnston, IowaUS Final4–1 Midland, MichiganRound 21–2 Saginaw, MichiganRound 10–2 Chicago, IllinoisRound 32–2 Johnston, IowaRound 10–22020Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic2021 Whitefish Bay, WisconsinRound 11–2 Elmhurst, IllinoisRound 21–2 Elmhurst, IllinoisRound 10–2 Elmhurst, IllinoisRound 11–2 Whitefish Bay, WisconsinRound 32–2
Results by State As of the 2026 Junior League World Series.
StateRegionChampionshipsJLWSChampionshipsRecordPCT Indiana 11 0 12–25 Illinois 8 12–16 Ohio 7 1 10–14 Iowa 5 0 9–11 Wisconsin 6–12 Michigan 4 2–9 Host Team(s) 3 1–10 Kansas 1 2–2 Total 44 1 54–99
See also Central Region in other Little League divisions Little League – Central 1957-2000 Little League – Great Lakes Little League – Midwest Intermediate League Senior League Big League
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