In August 2025, Fairfield, Connecticut, made headlines by securing a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series' U.S. bracket championship game against Nevada. This achievement adds to the state's impressive history in amateur baseball, which includes 21 appearances at the LLBWS and four championships, tying with Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Hawaii for the second-most titles in the U.S.

Connecticut's LLBWS Championships:

• Stamford, 1951: Defeated Austin, Texas, 3-0
• Norwalk National, 1952: Defeated Monongahela, Pennsylvania, 4-3
• Windsor Locks, 1965: Defeated Stoney Creek, Canada, 3-1
• Trumbull, 1989: Defeated Kaohsuing, Taiwan, 5-2

Collegiate Dominance:

Connecticut's success extends beyond Little League to the collegiate level, where institutions like Yale, UConn, and Quinnipiac have carved out their own legacies.

Yale:

• Football: 18 titles, including the historic 1874 championship
• Golf: 21 titles, with a strong run from 1897 to 1943
• Swimming and Diving: 4 titles, with wins in 1942, 1944, 1951, and 1953
• Men's Lacrosse: 1 title in 2018
• Men's Hockey: 1 title in 2013

UConn:

• Women's Basketball: 12 titles, with the latest in 2025
• Men's Basketball: 6 titles, including recent wins in 2023 and 2024
• Field Hockey: 5 titles, with victories in 1981, 1985, 2013, 2014, and 2017
• Men's Soccer: 3 titles, with wins in 1948, 1981, and 2000

Quinnipiac:

• Men's Hockey: 1 title in 2023

As the 2025 LLBWS unfolds, all eyes are on Fairfield to see if they will add another chapter to Connecticut's storied sports history. Stay updated with the latest on ESPN's Little League World Series hub page.