Kirkland to host 26th Junior League Softball World Series

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  The City of Kirkland will host the 26th annual Junior League Softball World Series“City of Kirkland to Host 26th Junior League Softball World Series Published on July 30, 2026 Media Contact: David Wolbrecht Communications Program Manager [email protected] The Junior League Softball World Series (JLSWS) returns to the City of Kirkland for the 26th year this August.”
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  The Junior League Softball World Series will be held from August 2 to August 8, 2026“games will be played at Everest Park from Sunday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 8.”
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  Games of the Junior League Softball World Series will be played at Everest Park“games will be played at Everest Park from Sunday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 8.”
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  A Welcome Rally will be held at Lee Johnson Field on August 1“A City-sponsored Welcome Rally will kick off the tournament at 2 p.m. at Lee Johnson Field on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, and games will be played at Everest Park from Sunday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 8.”
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  The Welcome Rally will feature a Parade of Champions“Eventgoers can expect a Parade of Champions, live DJ, performances, and a celebrity game known as the Cats & Dawgs Kirkland Classic.”
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  The Welcome Rally will feature a live DJ“Eventgoers can expect a Parade of Champions, live DJ, performances, and a celebrity game known as the Cats & Dawgs Kirkland Classic.”
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  The Welcome Rally will feature a celebrity game“Eventgoers can expect a Parade of Champions, live DJ, performances, and a celebrity game known as the Cats & Dawgs Kirkland Classic.”
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  The event is organized by Little League“The Junior League Softball World Series is administered by Little League and features athletes ages 12 to 14.”
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  The event will feature 10 teams from five global regions“A true world series, the softball tournament brings together 10 teams from five regions across the globe for a week of high-level competition.”
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  The event will have 27 games“A total of 27 games will be played in Kirkland during the 2026 tournament.”
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  The Welcome Rally will include appearances by Kirkland City Councilmembers“Kirkland City Councilmembers and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson will be in attendance.”
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  Governor Bob Ferguson will appear at the Welcome Rally“Kirkland City Councilmembers and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson will be in attendance.”
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  Celebrity captains Marcus Trufant and Terry Hollimon will appear at the Welcome Rally“The celebrity teams will be captained by former Seattle Seahawk Marcus Trufant and former University of Washington football player Terry Hollimon.”
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  City Councilmember Amy Falcone emphasized the event's role in celebrating women's sports“"We are thrilled to welcome the Junior League Softball World Series back to Kirkland," said City Councilmember Amy Falcone. "Our city has a long history of celebrating women’s sports, and we are excited to support these young athletes from around the world. It’s a chance for our community to enjoy a premier sporting event while showing off Kirkland as a one-of-a-kind destination."”
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  City Councilmember Amy Falcone emphasized the event's role in showcasing Kirkland as a destination“"We are thrilled to welcome the Junior League Softball World Series back to Kirkland," said City Councilmember Amy Falcone. "Our city has a long history of celebrating women’s sports, and we are excited to support these young athletes from around the world. It’s a chance for our community to enjoy a premier sporting event while showing off Kirkland as a one-of-a-kind destination."”