| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 23–August 27 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Taiping Little LeagueTaichung, Taiwan |
| Runner-up |   Pearl City Little LeaguePearl City, Hawaii |
The 1988 Little League World Series took place between August 23 and August 27 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Taiping Little League of Taichung, Taiwan, defeated the Pearl City Little League of Pearl City, Hawaii, in the championship game of the 42nd Little League World Series.