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For the fifth-straight year, NCAA Division I softball is coming to the home of the Little League World Series as Army West Point, Maryland, Virginia, and Penn State are set to compete in the 2026 Little League Girls with Game Experience on October 17, and Bucknell and Mansfield will face off on October 18.
After taking the field in South Williamsport as part of the 2025 event, the four programs competing on Saturday are set to return to Howard J. Lamade Stadium this fall for a celebration of softball that brings together the next generation of Girls with Game with collegiate athletes competing at the highest level.
"Bringing these four programs back to Williamsport gives our young athletes an opportunity to see firsthand where the game can take them while providing our community with a great weekend of softball, and even more exciting this year is being able to add a second day of action with Bucknell and Mansfield taking the field," said Ashlea Miller, Little League director of softball development. "The Girls with Game Experience is about creating access, building connections, and inspiring girls to continue playing the game they love. We encourage families, teams, and softball fans throughout the region to join us at Lamade Stadium and be part of the experience."
Admission to the collegiate exhibition games throughout the weekend is free and open to the public, providing families and softball fans throughout the region with a unique opportunity to experience Division I softball at one of the most iconic venues in youth sports.
On Saturday, October 17, registered clinic participants will take part in hitting, fielding, and throwing instruction before the focus shifts to Lamade Stadium for a pair of collegiate exhibition games featuring the four participating programs.
On Saturday, October 17, Maryland and Virginia will play at 2 p.m. and Penn State plays Army at 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, October 18, Bucknell plays Mansfield for a 1 p.m. game.