2026 Little League World Series Glance
The double-elimination tournament features 20 regional champions and runs through Aug. 30, with championship and third-place games set for the final weekend.
- The 2026 Little League World Series began yesterday, Aug. 19, with opening games featuring teams from Leon , Santiago , and Seoul competing in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- Tournament play continues today with four games scheduled, including Sydney versus Tijuana at noon and Hamilton facing Henderson at 2 p.m. on ESPN.
- Past participants Jurickson Profar and Jonathan Schoop, who were teammates for Willemstad in 2004, exemplify the tournament's legacy; many alumni have achieved significant professional success since competing.
- Teams advance or drop into elimination brackets throughout the week, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30, determining the 2026 tournament winner across United States and International brackets.
- Alumni of the tournament have made lasting impact on professional baseball, owning a combined 28.6 rWAR and two All-Star selections as big leaguers, reflecting the competition's significance.
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2026 Little League World Series Glance
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Little League World Series begins today in Williamsport - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Little League World Series begins this afternoon in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Four games will be played today. Nicaragua and Curacao play in the opening game at 1pm. Washington and Alabama meet in a United States game at 3pm. Vancouver and South Korea play in another International Bracket game at 5pm, and Day 1 will wrap up tonight at 7pm with Massachusetts facing New Jersey. Games Thursday begin at noon with four more games being played. …
Opening Day For Little League World Series
It’s Opening Day for the Little League World Series. The festivities kicked off last night with the 20th annual Grand Slam Parade, which officially welcomed the 20 teams in the tournament to Williamsport. The first game on the schedule today is an international bracket matchup between Caribbean Region winner Santiago, Dominican Republic and the winner of the Latin America Region: Leon, Nicaragua. First pitch is set for noon at Volunteer Stadi…
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