How many innings do they play in the Little League World Series? Other important LLWS rules

One of everyone’s favorite summer traditions, The Little League World Series gets underway this week as teams from all over the world look to be crowned champions from Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

All eyes on Williamsport

For a week and a half youngsters from every corner of the world meet at one of the sacred grounds of the sport as kids, adults and current major leaguers alike fix their attention on the Little League World Series.

The competition has been around since the late 1940’s, but the LLWS didn’t go international until 1952 when a team from Montreal, Canada was included in the field. Since then, teams from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa have participated in the Little League World Series.

It has seen stars from around the globe get their first bit of exposure in the national and international spotlight, and a new expansion last year will see 20 teams to battle it out for supremacy in the little league ranks.

A true World Series with teams from all around the world

There are 10 teams from the United States and 10 from around the world that will fight for the World Series over the next couple weeks. The teams are made up of groups of 10-12 year old boys and girls on occasion.

Each of the 20 teams had to get through extensive qualifying tournaments throughout their respective regions. Now that they are through to the big show they are on their way to playing at the legendary Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium.

There are a few differences from the Major Leagues and the Little League World Series aside from the obvious age difference.

2025 Little League World Series basic information

Pitching limits: 10 year olds are capped at 75 pitches a day and 11 and 12-year-olds can throw 85 pitches a day.

Age range: Players must be between 10 and 12

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Pitcher rest days: No rest required if a pitcher throws between 0 and 20 pitches. Between 21 and 35 pitches require one day of rest. Between 36 and 50 pitches require 2 days of rest and pitchers who trhow between 51 and 65 pitches must rest 3 days. If a pitcher throws over 66 pitches they need to rest for 4 days.

Game duration: 6 innings. If a game is tied, a seventh inning will be played. After the seventh inning, a runner will open each inning on second base.