Nicaragua and Dominican Republic face off in Little League World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic will meet in the first game of the Little League World Series on August 19, 2026. Both teams are making their LLWS debut from the International bracket, with Nicaragua claiming the Latin America region title with a 7-0 record. The Dominican Republic qualified after a dramatic 19-13 comeback victory against Aruba in their championship game. The event features 20 teams, split evenly between the United States and international participants.
- •Game is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
- •Nicaragua has earned its first LLWS appearance by going 7-0 in regional play.
- •Dominican Republic qualified after a remarkable comeback win in their championship.
- •Both teams are part of the International bracket.
- •Broadcast available on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Nicaragua vs Dominican Republic: Live stream Little League World Series, TV channel
"Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic will square-off in the first game of the Little League World Series on Wednesday out of the International bracket. Both Little Leagues have never made it to the LLWS in Williamsport. How to Watch Nicaragua…
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