With just a week until the official start of the 29th Little League® International Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana, Little League is excited to announce its three special guests that will be featured in the weekend’s Opening Ceremonies and Closing Events.
Opening Ceremonies
Jenny Dalton-Hill, an iconic softball player and ESPN broadcaster who was enshrined into the Little League Hall of Excellence in 2022, will serve as the official MC for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Congress event, set to take place on Friday, February 6. As part of the night’s festivities, Dalton-Hill will open things up with a panel discussion featuring current Little Leaguers, including 2025 Little League Softball World Series Champion, Reagan Bills.
Following the player panel, Dalton-Hill will be joined by Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Commissioner, Kim Ng, for a conversation about the future of the game alongside Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Business Relationship Officer.
Closing Celebration Keynote Address
After a weekend of educational and strategic discussions amongst the attendees, the weekend will wrap up with its Closing Celebration Luncheon on Monday, February 9, featuring a Keynote Address from Steve Shenbaum, President of Game On Nation, a trusted leader in communication, leadership, and team-building training.
To learn more about the 29th Little League International Congress, including a full schedule of events, visit LittleLeague.org/Congress or download the 2026 Little League International Congress Mobile App.