The 99th American Legion World Series is set to open on August 13, 2026, at Veterans Field in Shelby, North Carolina, where eight regional baseball champions will converge for a week of competition.
Pool Play Schedule
The teams are divided into two divisions of four, each playing a round‑robin format from August 13 through August 16. All twelve pool‑play games will be streamed live on ESPN+, making them accessible via ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN Bundle or participating TV providers.
Championship Coverage
The knockout stage moves to August 17 and 18, when the semifinals and the championship game will be televised on ESPNU. Viewers can watch through cable or satellite providers, live‑TV streaming services, or the ESPN Unlimited package.
Fans can follow real‑time box scores, schedules and recaps on the official American Legion World Series hub at Legion.org/baseball, while updates and announcements appear on the organization’s Facebook, Instagram and X accounts.
Each matchup is listed in Eastern Time, helping audiences across the country plan their viewing experience and stay engaged throughout the tournament.