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ESPN returns to Sunday Night Baseball for Little League Classic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

ESPN returns to Sunday Night Baseball for Little League Classic

Summary

ESPN will broadcast the MLB Little League Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers on August 21, 2026. This marks ESPN's return to Sunday Night Baseball after opting out of the agreement in February 2025. The network plans to feature an Alumni-cast on ESPN2, highlighting former Little League players. Coverage includes familiar names from ESPN’s previous broadcasts, while the alternative cast features Little League veterans and former MLB players. This game will also tie into the coverage of the Little League World Series.

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•Matchup features Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers.
•Broadcast includes an Alumni-cast with former players.
•This is ESPN's first Sunday Night Baseball event in 2026.
•The game coincides with the Little League World Series.
•Coverage will include play-by-play from Karl Ravech and others.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN to return to ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ for Little League Classic, adds alumni-cast

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ESPN is returning to Sunday Night Baseball for the first time in 2026 for a one-off broadcast of the MLB Little League Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. In addition to its main broadcast, ESPN will also air the first-ever Alumni-cast on ESPN2. ESPN and MLB mutually opted out of their Sunday Night…
— Yahoo Sports

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