Woodlands Umpire Selected for 2026 Little League Tournament

Local volunteer umpire Todd Brain to work the 2026 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Southwest Region Tournament in Houston

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

A local umpire from The Woodlands, Todd Brain, has been selected to work the 2026 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Southwest Region Tournament in Houston. The full list highlights volunteer umpires from across Texas and neighboring states, and also points interested residents to training resources if they'd like to become umpires themselves.

Why it matters

The selection of a Woodlands umpire to work a prestigious regional Little League tournament highlights the important role that volunteer umpires play in youth sports, and provides an opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate one of their own who has been chosen for this honor.

The details

Todd Brain, a volunteer umpire from The Woodlands, has been selected to work the 2026 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Southwest Region Tournament in Houston. The tournament will feature the best youth baseball teams from Texas and surrounding states competing for a spot in the Little League World Series.

  • The 2026 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Southwest Region Tournament will take place in Houston.

The players

Todd Brain

A volunteer umpire from The Woodlands who has been selected to work the 2026 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Southwest Region Tournament.

Little League® Baseball and Softball

The organization that oversees youth baseball and softball tournaments, including the regional tournament that will feature a Woodlands umpire.

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What’s next

The 2026 Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Southwest Region Tournament will take place in Houston, where Todd Brain will serve as one of the umpires.

The takeaway

The selection of a Woodlands umpire to work a prestigious regional Little League tournament is a point of pride for the community and highlights the important role that volunteer umpires play in supporting youth sports.