A Summer Classic Returns to Williamsport
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is set to open its doors on August 19 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, marking the continuation of a tradition that draws millions of viewers each year.
Eight U.S. regions — Northwest, West, Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, Great Lakes, Metro, Mid‑Atlantic and New England — will be represented by champions from their respective states, each vying for the chance to play on the iconic field.
Among the qualifiers are teams such as Soundview from Tacoma, Washington, and Sweetwater Valley out of Bonita, California, while others like Paseo Verde in Nevada and Boerne in Texas round out a deep field of contenders.
International representation will feature squads from Canada’s Little Mountain in Vancouver, Mexico’s Municipal de Tijuana, Japan’s Joto, South Korea’s West Seoul‑B, Australia’s Ryde, Panama’s David Doleguita, the Dominican Republic’s Los Nacionales, Curaçao’s Pariba, Nicaragua’s Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila, and Czechia’s South Czech Republic.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
All matches will be televised across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, with live streaming available through ESPN+ for a monthly subscription of $12.99, allowing fans to follow every pitch from anywhere.
The early round schedule begins on August 19, with subsequent games shifting based on results, building toward a highly anticipated championship game on August 30 that will crown the world champion.
A consolation game will also be played on the final day, giving teams a chance to finish the tournament with a win before the spotlight turns to the title match.