When is the 2024 MLB Little League Classic game? Who’s playing?
Everything is ready for the seventh annual event, with participants from the Little League World Series having a chance to share some time with their heroes.
Young baseball fans, maybe future stars, enjoy watching their idols play in the MLB, but if they have the chance to get involved in activities with some of those stars, they may like the experience even more.
As it has happened since 2017, a new edition of the MLB Little League Classic takes place, with kids from the Little League World Series being the main stars. They all have the opportunity to spend time with some of their favorite MLB players, as a match between two of the league’s teams takes place as part of the event.
What is the 2024 MLB Little League Classic?
The Little League Classic is a showdown between two MLB teams during the Little League World Series. It’s part of the MLB’s effort to get more children interested in baseball at a younger age.
The event begins with some Little League World Series action, with players from the two MLB teams watching the kids play. Later on, the two big league teams collide and the Little Leaguers and their families enjoy the match from the stands.
When and where is the 2024 MLB Little League Classic?
The 2024 MLB Little League Classic will take place on Sunday, August 18, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, as part of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.
The event will be held at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters of the collegiate MLB Draft League.
Who is playing in the 2024 MLB Little League Classic?
This year’s 2024 MLB Little League Classic will feature a clash between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers. It will be the first time both teams compete in the Williamsport event. The game will count as a regular season MLB match.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals were the first two MLB sides to participate in the MLB Little League Classic in 2017.