Major League Baseball announced on Sunday that the Toronto Blue Jays will face the Chicago Cubs in the 2027 Little League Classic, scheduled for August 22, 2027, at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The game will coincide with the Little League World Series, as part of MLB's ongoing effort to celebrate youth baseball.
The announcement was made by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who said, "The Little League Classic has become one of our favorite events, and we are excited to bring the Blue Jays and Cubs to Williamsport for what promises to be a memorable experience for the players and fans." The Blue Jays will be making their first appearance in the event, while the Cubs will be returning after playing in the 2021 edition.
The 2027 game will mark the eighth edition of the Little League Classic, which began in 2017. The event features a regular-season MLB game played at the historic Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters, and allows MLB players to interact with Little League participants. The Blue Jays and Cubs are both expected to have strong rosters by 2027, with the game serving as a highlight of the summer baseball calendar.
MLB has not yet announced the exact broadcast details, but the game is expected to be televised nationally on ESPN, as in previous years. Tickets for the event will be available through MLB and the Little League International, with proceeds benefiting youth baseball programs.
