The second ticket to the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS), Presented by T-Mobile (LLBWS), has officially been clinched as Pariba Little League (Willemstad, Curaçao) emerged victorious in the Curaçao Region Tournament. This year marks the first time a team from Curaçao earns direct entry to the International Bracket of the LLBWS, joining Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan – as well as the Region Champions from Asia-Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and Africa, and Latin America – to make up the field of 10 international teams competing in the event.
Throughout the tournament, Pariba Little League earned its crown with a 5-3 overall record to clinch its spot at the LLBWS after winning the best-of-seven championship series over Pabao Little League to claim the region title.
This will be the fifth time Pariba Little League appears in the LLBWS, and the first time in 10 years, dating back to 2016 when it finished with a record of 1-2.
Additionally, it will be the 16th time a team from Curaçao will make the trip to Williamsport, its first appearance dating back to 1980.
Throughout the years, Curaçao has made its presence felt in the LLBWS tournaments. With 15 previous appearances dating back to 1980, four runner-up finishes, and a championship win in 2004, their program continues to thrive. Pariba LL is also home to a number of MLB players and alumni, more notably Ceddanne Rafaela (Boston Red Sox) and Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves).
The official schedule and website information for the 2026 LLBWS have been announced, while first-round matchups will be shared in mid-June, as the 79th Little League Baseball World Series 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/WorldSeries. To start planning your visit to Williamsport, go to LittleLeague.org/Visit.
Team Information:
- Region: Curaçao
- Region Tournament Record: 5-3
- League LLBWS Appearances: Pariba: 5th (2001-02, 2012, 2016, 2026)
- Country LLBWS Appearances: 16th
- League Notable Alumni: Pariba: Ceddanne Rafaela (Boston Red Sox – 2012 LLBWS), Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves), Nelmerson Angela (Honkbal Hoofdklasse – 2014 SLBWS)
- Little League Charter Since: 1969
- Country Fun Fact: This year marks the first-ever direct entry for Curaçao, a country that has had a long-standing commitment to the Little League program, both at the grassroots and tournament level. With 15 LLBWS appearances dating back to 1980, four runner-up finishes, and a championship win in 2004, their program continues to grow, and this opportunity will continue to offer their program the ability to further enhance access for children across their nation.