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The wait is over. Opening day of the 2026 Little League World Series is here, and four must-watch matchups are set to launch one of the biggest events in youth sports each year. We’ll get a first look at championship hopefuls as teams begin their quest for Little League fame.
The action starts with Latin America vs. Caribbean (1 p.m. ET), a clash featuring two powerhouse international regions known for producing thrilling runs to the LLWS title. Next, the U.S. bracket takes center stage as Southeast battles Northwest (3 p.m. ET), with both teams looking to make an early statement on the road to the United States championship.
The international spotlight returns when Canada faces Asia-Pacific (5 p.m. ET), a matchup loaded with intrigue as two talented programs collide. The day closes with a high-energy U.S. showdown between Metro and New England (7 p.m. ET), where regional pride and opening-round momentum will be on the line.
From dramatic pitching performances to potential breakout stars, opening day at the Little League World Series promises unforgettable trending moments and the beginning of a championship chase that captivates youth baseball fans every summer.
The 2026 Little League World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
- Dates: Aug. 19-Aug. 30
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
- Stream: ESPN+
- Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Watch the Little League World Series on Fubo
Scores will be updated here as play begins Wednesday.
(All times Eastern)
Wednesday, Aug. 19
- Game 1: Latin America vs Caribbean, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 2: Southeast vs Northwest, 3 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 3: Canada vs Asia-Pacific, 5 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 4: Metro vs New England, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Full Little League World Series schedule and bracket
- Great Lakes − West Side Little League (Hamilton, Ohio)
- Metro − Bayonne Central Little League (Bayonne, New Jersey)
- Mid-Atlantic − East Side Little League (West Chester, Pennsylvania)
- Midwest − Davenport Northwest Little League (Davenport, Iowa)
- Mountain − Paseo Verde Little League (Henderson, Nevada)
- New England − Bridgewater Joe Lazaro Little League (Bridgewater, Massachusetts)
- Northwest − SoundView Little League (Tacoma, Washington)
- Southeast − Phenix City Youth Baseball Little League (Phenix City, Alabama)
- Southwest − Boerne Little League (Boerne, Texas)
- West − Sweetwater Valley Little League (Bonita, California)
- Asia−Pacific − West Seoul (B) Little League (Seoul, South Korea)
- Australia − Ryde Little League (Sydney, New South Wales)
- Canada − Little Mountain Little League (Vancouver, British Columbia)
- Caribbean − Los Nacionales Little League (Santiago, Dominican Republic)
- Curaçao − Pariba Little League (Willemstad, Curaçao)
- Europe & Africa − South Czech Republic Little League (Brno, Czechia)
- Japan − Joto Little League (Tokyo, Japan)
- Latin America − Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League (Leon, Nicaragua)
- Mexico − Municipal De Tijuana Little League (Tijuana, Baja California)
- Panama− David Doleguita Little League (Chiriquí, Panama)