- All 38 games from Williamsport to air across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC
- First day of the tournament available to stream live on Disney+
- Championship Game returns to ABC on Sunday, Aug. 30, continuing one of the network’s longest-running traditions.
- Coverage includes the MLB Little League® Classic presented by New York Life on Sunday, Aug. 23
- New for 2026: ESPN brings on-site studio coverage to Williamsport throughout the tournament
ESPN’s exclusive coverage of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series, Presented by T-Mobile begins Wednesday, Aug. 19, with eight hours of action from Williamsport, Pa., starting at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN. ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will combine to present all 38 games throughout the tournament, culminating with the Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. on ABC.
All games will also be available on the ESPN App with an applicable subscription. Additionally, all four games on Opening Day, Wednesday, Aug. 19, will stream live on Disney+. The Little League Baseball World Series will also be available internationally on ESPN/Disney+ throughout Latin America (including Brazil), the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. In Canada, all games will be available on TSN+ plus additional coverage of select games on TSN networks.
The tournament’s International and United States champions will be crowned on Saturday, Aug. 29, before Championship Sunday caps 12 days of competition from Williamsport.
The Little League Baseball World Series remains one of ESPN’s most enduring traditions, with the Championship Game airing annually on ABC since 1963, making it the network’s longest-running consecutive league partnership.
Williamsport will once again serve as the center of the baseball world during the final week of August. In addition to Little League Baseball World Series action, ESPN will present the MLB Little League Classic presented by New York Life on Sunday, Aug. 23. The annual event returns to Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport and will feature the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves, bringing Major League Baseball and Little League Baseball together during one of the sport’s signature weekends.
Commentators
Throughout the tournament, ESPN will deploy multiple commentator teams across Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums to bring fans every game from Williamsport.
Veteran broadcasters Karl Ravech and Mike Monaco will handle play-by-play responsibilities throughout the Little League Baseball World Series.
Analysts Chris Burke, Jessica Mendoza, Eduardo Perez and former Little League Baseball World Series participants Todd Frazier and Devon Travis will join coverage throughout the event, while reporters Jess Sims and Sebastian Salazar provide stories and interviews from Williamsport.
Championship Weekend coverage will feature Karl Ravech, Todd Frazier, Jessica Mendoza, Jess Sims and Sebastian Salazar on the call for the International Championship, United States Championship and Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game.
Enhanced studio coverage from Williamsport
New for 2026, ESPN will maintain a full on-site studio presence in Williamsport throughout the Little League Baseball World Series. In addition to providing analysis and highlights between games each day, ESPN’s studio team will also deliver multiple pregame shows throughout the event.
Lowell Galindo will host studio coverage through Aug. 23 before Kevin Connors takes over hosting duties beginning Aug. 24 and through Championship Weekend. A rotation of game analysts will contribute throughout the tournament, while Jack DeLongchamps serves as reporter.
Championship Weekend studio coverage will feature Connors, Eduardo Perez and Devon Travis, with DeLongchamps reporting.
ESPN’s production enhancements for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series include additional super slow-motion cameras at both Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums, as well as a new rail camera positioned beyond the outfield wall at Lamade Stadium, providing unique perspectives throughout the tournament.
E60 feature chronicles life and legacy of Michael Cammarata
ESPN’s coverage of the Little League Baseball World Series will also feature LIVING ON: The Michael Cammarata Story, an E60 profile from Jeremy Schaap examining the life and legacy of former Little League Baseball World Series participant Michael Cammarata.
Cammarata played on Staten Island’s South Shore American Little League Baseball World Series team in 1991 before later becoming an FDNY firefighter. He was among the 343 firefighters killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remains the youngest FDNY firefighter to die in the line of duty. His No. 11 is the only uniform number retired by Little League Baseball, showcased on the right-field wall at both stadiums in Williamsport as well as at Breen Field at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn., and cannot be worn at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport.
The feature is scheduled to debut on Aug. 19 at 9 p.m. and will air throughout Little League Baseball World Series coverage.
Little League Baseball® World Series Fan Zone
ESPN will return to the LLBWS Fan Zone returns to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, offering interactive experiences for fans throughout the tournament.
A life-sized ESPN tournament bracket will be on display just outside Lamade Stadium, serving as a central photo opportunity to celebrate team victories and tournament moments. Additional activities include the ESPN Take Back Sports photo wall behind the bracket, exclusive giveaways including Little League x Take Back Sports swag, and surprise meet-and-greets with participating Little Leaguers.
For the full Little League® game schedule, please visit the LittleLeague.org/WorldSeries.
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