Girls with Game experience 2026

For the fifth-straight year, NCAA Division I collegiate softball will return to the home of the Little League Baseball® World Series with the 2026 Girls with Game® Experience, set to be held at Howard J. Lamade Stadium on October 17 and 18. While the collegiate teams participating in the exhibition games will be announced later this summer, registration for the softball clinic that provides access to this unique opportunity is officially open.

GWG Experience Registration ▸

The Saturday, October 17 clinic is open to softball players ages 9 to 12 and features instruction in fielding, hitting, and throwing, along with a dedicated session focused on the mental side of the game. Following the clinic and a provided lunch, participants will attend a collegiate softball doubleheader at Lamade Stadium. Each game will be followed by exclusive autograph sessions, giving participants direct access to the collegiate athletes.

New in 2026, the experience expands to include a pitching and catching clinic on Sunday, October 18, held alongside two Division I softball programs and offered to softball players ages 9 to 12. This session will focus on position-specific development through targeted pitching and catching drills. Following the clinic and a provided lunch, participants will be able to attend another collegiate softball game at Lamade stadium, with more opportunities to interact with collegiate athletes through an exclusive autograph session.

Below is the schedule for the two exhibition games, which includes FREE parking and admission (no ticket needed to attend):

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. – Check-in at Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the 3rd base store
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Youth Softball Clinic
• 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Wrap up conversations
• 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch for Participants
• 2:00 p.m. – Exhibition Game #1 @ Lamade Stadium
• 4:30 p.m. – Exhibition Game #2 @ Lamade Stadium

Sunday, October 18, 2026

• 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. – Check-in at Howard J. Lamade Stadium at the 3rd base store
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Youth Softball Pitching and Catching Clinic
• 11:00 – 11:30 p.m. – Wrap up conversations
• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch for Participants
• 1:00 p.m. – Exhibition Game #3 @ Lamade Stadium

Registration for Sunday October 18th Pitchers and Catchers Clinic does not include registration for the Girls with Game Experience clinic on Saturday, October 17.

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In addition to the activities on the field, the World of Little League Museum and the Flagship Store will be open. Visitors are encouraged to stop by each during their time in Williamsport to check out the unique Girls with Game Exhibit at the Museum and pick up their favorite Girls with Game merchandise in store, at the Little League Flagship Store, or any time by visiting ShopLittleLeague.org.

The exhibition games on October 17 and 18 are open to the public and has no cost of admission to attend. Seating within the stadium, outside of those seats reserved for clinic registrants behind home plate, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and no ticket is required. Fans looking to attend the game are asked to enter the Little League International Complex via the entrance at 617 East Mountain Avenue and will be directed to park in the parking lot in the outfield of Volunteer Stadium, along Borderline Road. Concessions will be available during the event.

Event Overview

Little League International Complex
617 E. Mountain Avenue
South Williamsport, Pa. 17702