Eggland’s Best Pin Design Contest 2026: LLWS Challenger Division Winners Announced
Eggland’s Best and Little League International announced the winners of the Third Annual Pin Design Contest on August 11, 2026. Three Challenger Division athletes from two states created original artwork celebrating the spirit of the Challenger Division.
| Contest Year | Third Annual Pin Design Contest |
| Winners | Ollie and Spencer (PA), Frankie (CA) |
| Eggland’s Best Donation | $15,000 to each winning program |
| Exhibition Game Date | August 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET |
| Exhibition Game Location | Volunteer Stadium, Williamsport, PA |
| Special Milestone | 25th anniversary of the first Challenger Exhibition Game at LLWS |
| Sponsor | Eggland’s Best – presented by Eggland’s Best |
| Announced By | Eggland’s Best and Little League International |
The winning designs become official trading pins distributed exclusively to players, families, and attendees at the 2026 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game. The game takes place on August 29 at 10:30 AM ET at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
This year’s contest also marks a historic milestone. The 2026 Challenger Exhibition Game is the 25th anniversary of the first Challenger Exhibition Game at the Little League World Series, which debuted in 2001.
Meet the 2026 Pin Design Contest Winners
Two teams participate in the 2026 Challenger Division Exhibition Game. One design from each team is selected as the winning pin. Here are this year’s winners.
Ollie and Spencer
Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League – Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Ollie and Spencer’s design represents the Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League Challenger team competing in the 2026 Exhibition Game. Their artwork was selected as the winning pin design for their program. The design celebrates the camaraderie, passion, and resilience that define the Little League Challenger Division. Their pin will be distributed to all players, families, and attendees at the August 29 Exhibition Game.
Frankie
East County Little League – Oakley, California
Frankie’s design represents the East County Little League Challenger team from Oakley, California. Selected as the winning pin for the East County program, the design reflects the joy and inclusive spirit that Challenger Division baseball brings to players, families, and communities. Frankie’s pin will also be distributed exclusively at the 2026 Exhibition Game.
How winners are selected: Every year, participants in the Challenger Division Exhibition Game submit original artwork inspired by their love of the game, their teammates, and the Challenger community. One design from each participating team is selected by Eggland’s Best and Little League International. The winning designs are produced as official trading pins.
Eggland’s Best Donates $15,000 to Each Winning Program
As part of the ongoing partnership, Eggland’s Best will match Little League International’s grant amount with a $15,000 donation to both winning programs. The funds go directly to the Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League and the East County Little League.
| Recipient | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League | $15,000 | Travel and participation costs for 2026 Exhibition Game |
| East County Little League | $15,000 | Travel and participation costs for 2026 Exhibition Game |
| Total Donation | $30,000 | Combined Eggland’s Best contribution to both programs |
2026 Challenger Division Exhibition Game – August 29
The 2026 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game takes place on August 29 at 10:30 AM ET at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport. Admission is free. No ticket is required.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 AM ET |
| Location | Little League Volunteer Stadium, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Teams | Berwyn-Paoli Area LL (Pennsylvania) vs East County LL (California) |
| Admission | Free – no ticket required |
| Broadcast | WVIA local broadcast |
| Milestone | 25th anniversary of first Challenger Exhibition Game |
| Presented By | Eggland’s Best |
25th anniversary milestone: The first Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game at the LLWS debuted in 2001. The 2026 game marks 25 years of this tradition at Williamsport. The Challenger Division serves over 30,000 players with physical or intellectual disabilities across more than 900 programs worldwide.
Conclusion
Ollie and Spencer from Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League in Pennsylvania and Frankie from East County Little League in California are the 2026 Eggland’s Best Pin Design Contest winners. Their artwork becomes official trading pins distributed at the 2026 Challenger Exhibition Game on August 29.
Eggland’s Best donated $15,000 to each winning program to help offset travel costs. The 2026 game marks the 25th anniversary of the Challenger Exhibition Game at the LLWS. It takes place August 29 at 10:30 AM ET at Volunteer Stadium. Admission is free.
