The Road to Williamsport
Around the Bases, the live ESPN+ series sponsored by DICK’S Sporting Goods, is set to return this August to deliver real‑time highlights from the Little League Baseball Region Tournaments.
The broadcast will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time on August 8‑9, 2024, stitching together the drama of multiple games across the country as young athletes chase a coveted spot in the World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Hosts Matt Schick and Mike Rooney guide viewers through the action, using Schick’s background in college baseball to frame the competition with the same insight he once applied to Squeeze Play and the road to Greenville.
Coordinating producer Scott Gustafson notes that the format’s strength lies in its ability to capture the high‑stakes moments — winning runs, late comebacks, and the sheer excitement of a dream within reach — while emphasizing the emotional weight of the tournament for the participants and their communities.
Beyond the scores, the show aims to spotlight the journeys of the players, the families, and the towns that rally behind them, turning each regional contest into a narrative of aspiration and perseverance.
As the tournament unfolds, Around the Bases promises a comprehensive, immersive experience that brings fans directly to the heart of the Little League road to Williamsport, celebrating the sport’s future stars.