[2] On August 13, it was announced that tickets would not be distributed to the public due to concerns over the Delta variant, with spectators limited to invited friends and family of teams, and other high-level supporters.
[3] The 16-team field consisted of the top two teams from eight regional tournaments, contested during July and August.
Ella Bruning of the team from Abilene, Texas, became one of the few girls who have competed in the Little League World Series.
[5] The championship game was a rematch of the Great Lakes regional final during the qualification stage, which was won by Michigan, 9–1.
[10] In total, their record was 16–1, with their only loss coming to Hawaii in the third round of double-elimination play in South Williamsport.