The 2026 Little League Baseball and Softball World Series is set to bring together regional champions from across the United States and beyond in a tightly packed August schedule that culminates in two high‑stakes championship games.
Softball’s August Showdown
Softball action kicks off on August 2, with opening matchups that pit the Southeast against the Northwest and North Carolina against Canada. The tournament’s intensity builds quickly, highlighted by a dramatic New England Regional final on July 23 in which a team from Bristol, Connecticut edged out Rhode Island 4‑3 to claim the regional crown.
The softball championship game is slated for August 9, featuring the winners of the Orange and Purple Championships, and will be broadcast live as the tournament’s final act.
Baseball’s Final Stretch
Baseball follows a later timeline, running from August 19 through August 30. Early games include Latin America versus the Caribbean and a clash between Australia and Mexico, setting a global tone for the competition.
A special Challenger Division Exhibition Game will take place on August 29 at 10:30 a.m., matching Berwyn, Pennsylvania against Oakley, California, offering a preview of the tournament’s inclusive spirit.
The centerpiece of the baseball schedule arrives on August 24, when the Little League Classic showcases a matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers at Historic Bowman Field, kicking off at 7:10 p.m.
The championship game for baseball is scheduled for August 30, with a consolation game for third place also on that day at 10 a.m., rounding out a month of relentless play.