The fourth ticket to the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS), Presented by T-Mobile (LLBWS), has officially been clinched as West Seoul (B) Little League (Seoul, South Korea) emerged victorious in the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament. This year marks the second time a team from West Seoul Little League has earned a spot in the international tournament after an appearance in 2017.
Throughout the tournament, West Seoul (B) Little League earned its crown with a 6-0 overall record to clinch its spot after beating Hung-Yeh Little League (Taitung County, Chinese Taipei) 3-1 in the championship game to claim the region title. This win marks the eighth time a team from South Korea will make the trip to Williamsport, it’s first appearance dating back to 1984 and last trip coming in 2019.
The country’s seven previous appearances at the LLBWS, dating back to 1984, includes two runner-up finishes and three championship wins in 1984,1985, and 2014. West Seoul (B) Little League will open the 2026 LLBWS on Wednesday, August 19, at 5 p.m. against the winners of the Canada Region on Volunteer Stadium, live on ESPN.
The 79th LLBWS will take place from August 19-30, 2026. For more information about the LLBWS, including visitor resources, special guests, and more, check back all summer long at LittleLeague.org/World Series. To start planning your visit to Williamsport, go to LittleLeague.org/Visit.
Team Information:
- Region: Asia-Pacific
- Region Tournament Record: 6-0
- League LLBWS Appearances: 2nd
- Country LLBWS Appearances: 8th
- Little League Charter Since: West Seoul (B): 2019
- Country Fun Fact: With seven previous appearances dating back to 1984, two runner-up finishes, and three championship wins in 1984,1985 and 2014, their program continues to thrive.