The 2026 Little League World Series will descend upon Williamsport, Pennsylvania, from August 19 through August 30, bringing together the best youth baseball talent from across the globe.
Tournament Structure
The competition features 20 teams split into two brackets of ten, each playing a modified double‑elimination format that tests resilience as much as skill.
Across the schedule, 38 games will be contested, culminating in championship matchups on August 29 and 30, with the final slated for a 3 p.m. ET broadcast on ABC.
U.S. Representation
Ten American leagues — from the Great Lakes and Metro regions to the Mountain, New England, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and West — earn their spots through regional qualifiers, showcasing the breadth of talent within the United States.
International Field
International participants include representatives from the Asia‑Pacific, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Curaçao, Europe & Africa, Japan, Latin America, Mexico and Panama, with Australia, Canada, Japan and Mexico receiving automatic bids to the U.S. bracket and Panama and Curaçao entering directly after recent tournament victories.
All games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, while streaming options on ESPN+ will allow fans to follow every pitch in real time.
Beyond the on‑field action, the event highlights the community spirit of Williamsport, where local volunteers, families and businesses converge to celebrate the sport and its future stars.