The 2014 Little League Softball World Series (LLSWS) was the annual international youth softball championship organized by Little League Baseball and Softball. The tournament was held from August 5 to August 13, 2014 at the Little League Complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States.
Participating teams
Eight teams qualified for the 2014 tournament—four representing U.S. regions and four representing international regions:
| Region | Representative team (city/state or country) |
|---|---|
| Central (U.S.) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| East (U.S.) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| Southeast (U.S.) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| West (U.S.) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| Asia‑Pacific (International) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| Canada (International) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| Europe‑Africa (International) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| Latin America (International) | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
Tournament format
The eight teams competed in a round‑robin pool stage, after which the top two teams from each pool advanced to a single‑elimination knockout round culminating in a championship game. Standard Little League softball rules applied, including a 55‑pitch limit per pitcher per game and a 7‑inning game length.
Venue
All games were played on the Little League Softball fields at the Little League Complex, which also hosts the Little League Baseball World Series each summer.
Championship outcome
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information regarding the final standings, champion, and runner‑up for the 2014 tournament is available in publicly accessible, reliable sources.
Historical context
The Little League Softball World Series was inaugurated in 1974 and has been held annually (except for interruptions due to the COVID‑19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021). The 2014 edition continued the tradition of featuring youth female athletes aged 11–12 from around the globe, providing international competition experience and promoting softball development.
Significance
The event serves as the highest level of competition for Little League softball players worldwide and is a key milestone in the development pathways for many athletes who later pursue high‑school, collegiate, and elite‑level softball.