2026 Little League World Series begins with 20 teams in Williamsport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The 2026 Little League World Series is set to start on August 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring 10 U.S. teams and 10 international teams. Teams will compete in a double elimination format across opposing international and U.S. brackets until two teams from each bracket remain. The tournament culminates with championship games on August 29 and the final on August 30. Most games will air on ESPN, with select finals on ABC.
- •Tourney runs from August 19 to August 30.
- •Games broadcast primarily on ESPN and ABC.
- •Championship games scheduled for August 29 and 30.
- •Format is double elimination until final two teams emerge.
- •Games held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Little League World Series: Teams, game times, TV schedule and channels
"10 U.S teams and 10 international teams will compete starting Aug. 19 until a champion is crowned on Aug. 30.
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