Blue Jays, Cubs to Meet in 2027 Little League Classic
MLB’s 10th Little League Classic will send the Cubs and Blue Jays to ESPN’s national game, with Chicago returning after its 2019 appearance.
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Sunday that the Chicago Cubs will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2027 Little League Classic on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027, at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- The Cubs previously defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 in the 2019 Little League Classic, continuing their trend of marquee neutral-site games in London and Tokyo.
- Broadcast on ESPN, the annual Williamsport showcase marks the Blue Jays' first appearance, connecting Major League Baseball stars with youth athletes from around the world.
- Potential labor negotiations threaten the game's future as the collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, though Manfred said, "We're planning on playing baseball next year."
- Representing the 10th Little League Classic, the 2027 event continues a tradition where players interact with youth teams. Manfred called it "some of the magic of the game, to tell the truth.
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Blue Jays, Cubs slated for 2027 MLB Little League Classic
The MLB Little League Classic is moving to a Thursday night for 2027, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Chicago Cubs in Williamsport, Pa. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement on Sunday, the game's traditional day, during this year's contest between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at Journey Bank Ballpark
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