Little League World Series 2026 opens today in Williamsport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Little League World Series officially begins today in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring 20 teams split between 10 from the U.S. and 10 internationally. The tournament format includes double-elimination brackets for both sections, with championship rounds scheduled for August 29 and 30. Matches are held at Howard J. Lamade and Volunteer Stadium. The first games taking place today include Latin America vs. Caribbean, Southeast vs. Northwest, Canada vs. Asia-Pacific, and Metro vs. New England, all broadcast on ESPN.
- •20 teams compete in this year's Little League World Series.
- •Tournament includes double-elimination brackets for U.S. and international teams.
- •Games held at Howard J. Lamade and Volunteer Stadium.
- •First match features Latin America against Caribbean at 1 p.m. ET.
- •Championship games are scheduled for August 29 and 30.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Little League World Series 2026: Scores, schedule, results, bracket as tournament opens in Williamsport
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