Little League World Series adjusts Thursday schedule due to weather
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has revised its game times for Thursday, August 20, in response to an anticipated weather disruption. Originally set to begin at 12 p.m. ET, the games will now start at 3 p.m. ET with two scheduled for that time and two more at 6 p.m. ET. The change comes after forecasts predict rain and possible thunderstorms, prompting officials to alter the schedule to ensure favorable playing conditions. The affected matchups include games featuring Australia vs Mexico and Great Lakes vs Mountain at 3 p.m., followed by Curacao vs Japan and West vs Midwest at 6 p.m., pending weather conditions.
- •Thursday's games moved from 12 p.m. ET to 3 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET.
- •Australia vs Mexico and Great Lakes vs Mountain set for 3 p.m. ET.
- •Curacao vs Japan and West vs Midwest scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.
- •Weather forecast predicts rain and thunderstorms impacting games.
- •Tournament officials seek best experience for all teams involved.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Little League World Series moves Thursday game times due to weather
"The 2026 Little League World Series had to adjust its game times for Thursday, August 20, due to the weather forecast in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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