Sunday marks another fine day at the Little League World Series. It also welcomes the big leaguers, as the MLB Little League Classic caps off the day’s action.
It will be an early start from Williamsport as the winner’s bracket continues play with Nevada taking on Washington at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN. It starts a full day of coverage across ESPN, with the 1 p.m. game between Iowa and New Jersey getting the limelight on ABC.
Sunday also marks MLB’s time to shine, as the Atlanta Braves take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a clash of two of the league’s best playing at Historic Bowman Field.
USA TODAY Sports will have live coverage with updates, scores and highlights from all of Sunday’s Little League World Series action.
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Little League World Series action heats up in South Williamsport
The wait is over. Opening day of the 2026 Little League World Series is here, and four must-watch matchups are set to launch one of the biggest events in youth sports each year. We’ll get a first look at championship hopefuls as teams begin their quest for Little League fame. Pitcher Kinley Rasmus of Phenix, AL (Southeast Region) delivers a pitch to a batter for Tacoma, WA (Northwest Region) at the at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa on Aug.19, 2026. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise of Brockton via USA TODAY Network)
2/ 9First basemen Ryker Rasmus of Phenix, AL (Southeast Region) catch make the catch against Tacoma, WA (Northwest Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. on Aug. 19, 2026. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise of Brockton via USA TODAY Network)
3/ 9Runner Kinley Rasmus of Phenix, AL (Southeast Region) is safe at second base against Tacoma, WA (Northwest Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. on Aug. 19, 2026. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise of Brockton via USA TODAY Network)
4/ 9Family and friends of Phenix, AL (Southeast Region) cheer for their team against Tacoma, WA (Northwest Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. on Aug. 19, 2026. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise of Brockton via USA TODAY Network)
5/ 9Kasen Workman of Tacoma, WA (Northwest Region) hits a triple in the seventh inning scoring two runs against Phenix, AL (Southeast Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. on Aug. 19, 2026. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise of Brockton via USA TODAY Network)
6/ 9Bridgewater 12 year-old stars are introduced during opening ceremonies at the Little League Baseball World Series at Volunteer Stadium on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pa. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise via USA TODAY Network)
7/ 9Legendary baseball player Steve Garvey throws out the first pitch during opening ceremonies at the Little League Baseball World Series at Volunteer Stadium on August 19, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pa. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise via USA TODAY Network)
8/ 9Bridgewater 12 year-old stars are introduced during opening ceremonies at the Little League Baseball World Series at Volunteer Stadium on Aug.19, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pa. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise via USA TODAY Network)
9/ 9Collecting pins before opening ceremonies at the Little League Baseball World Series at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. on Aug. 19, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pa. (Marc Vasconcellos, The Enterprise via USA TODAY Network)
How to watch 2026 Little League World Series
Here is the full Little League World Series schedule for Aug. 23 and how to watch all the games.
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at 7:06 p.m.
9 a.m. – Nevada at Washington (United States) – ESPN
11 a.m. – Mexico at Nicaragua (International) – ESPN
1 p.m. – Iowa at New Jersey (United States) – ABC
2 p.m. – South Korea at Curaçao (International) – ESPN
7:10 p.m. – Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves (MLB Little League Classic) – ESPN
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