Mariners and Mets Face Off in the 2025 MLB Little League Classic
On Sunday, a summertime tradition returns as the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets participate in the eighth annual MLB Little League Classic. The teams will travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, home of the Little League Baseball World Series, and attend Little League games before facing off in a regular season game in front of the young players and their families at Historic Bowman Field.
The Mariners will make their first visit to Williamsport, while the Mets will participate in the event for the second time. New York defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 in Williamsport in 2018. The Mets will be the home team on Sunday.
Key Event Data 2025
When is the MLB Little League Classic 2025?
The 2025 MLB Little League Classic will take place on Sunday, and coverage will begin with “Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown” at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the game at 7 p.m.
How can fans watch the game?
Fans will be able to enjoy all the action on ESPN and on the MLB broadcast center. A special KidsCast edition of the game will be simulcast on ESPN2.
What is the MLB Little League Classic?
The inaugural MLB Little League Classic was held in 2017, when players from the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals traveled to Williamsport in an effort to bond with Little League players in a one-day celebration of baseball. MLB players also inspire young players by demonstrating their skills on the field in a game.
Which teams have played in the MLB Little League Classic?
- 2024: Tigers 3, Yankees 2 (10 innings)
- 2023: Nationals 4, Phillies 3
- 2022: Orioles 5, Red Sox 3
- 2021: Cleveland 3, Angels 0
- 2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19
- 2019: Cubs 7, Pirates 1
- 2018: Mets 8, Phillies 2
- 2017: Pirates 6, Cardinals 3
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