2026 Little League World Series schedule features 20 global teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The 2026 Little League World Series is set to begin in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring teams of players aged 10 to 12 from around the world. The tournament runs from August 19 to August 30, culminating in a championship match between the U.S. and International bracket winners. This year, the U.S. bracket includes 10 new teams, while Taiwan, the previous champion, did not qualify from the Asia-Pacific region. The opening matchups include Caribbean vs. Latin America at 1 p.m. ET on August 19, with games broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
- •2026 LLWS starts August 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- •20 teams compete, including 10 new teams from the U.S. region.
- •Taiwan, the 2025 champion, did not qualify this year.
- •Games will be aired on ESPN, ABC, and available on fubo.
- •Championship games are scheduled for August 30.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Little League World Series schedule 2026: Full bracket, times, channels, scores for every LLWS game
"Youth baseball's best are back in Williamsport. Here's when and where to watch every game.
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