| 1961 Senior League World Series | |
| Start Date: | August 22 |
| End Date: | 25, 1961 |
| Champion: | --> |
| Runner-Up1: | --> Sylva, North Carolina |
| Runner-Up2: | --> |
| Previous: | — |
| Next: | 1962 |
The 1961 Senior League World Series (then known as the "Senior Division Tournament") took place from August 22–25 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States at Bowman Field. Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania defeated Sylva, North Carolina in the championship game.
This was the inaugural SLWS.
| United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| South Williamsport, Pennsylvania Host | Sylva, North Carolina | |
| Atmore, Alabama | Brook Park, Ohio | |
| Harlan, Kentucky | Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania | |
| North East, Maryland | Riverside, Rhode Island | |
| Pompton Lakes, New Jersey | ||