The 2005 Little League World Series took place between August 19 and August 28 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West Oahu Little League of Ewa Beach, Hawaii defeated the defending champion Pabao Little League of Willemstad, Curaçao in the championship game of the 59th Little League World Series. This was the second time that the Little League World Series championship game was won with a walk-off home run. Michael Memea hit it in the bottom of the 7th inning.
The tournament used two venues, both in South Williamsport:
- Howard J. Lamade Stadium - The main stadium, completed in 1959, with seating capacity for 10,000 in the main stands and hillside terrace seating for up to 30,000 more
- Little League Volunteer Stadium - Opened in 2001; seats about 5,000
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