Little League World Series games today: Schedule, TV channel, scores

Lori ComstockUSA TODAY NETWORK
Updated Aug. 21, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ET

Friday is teeing up to be one of the busiest days of the Little League World Series 2026 after rain delays forced Little League officials to postpone Thursday’s schedule, creating a packed slate of LLWS games today in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Eight games will be played across two fields Friday, with first pitch at 9 a.m. ET, and action continuing into the evening. Among them include a highly anticipated matchup between Bayonne Little League of New Jersey and East Side Little League of West Chester, Pennsylvania at Lamade Stadium.

Searching for LLWS games today, Little League World Series scores, today’s schedule, TV channels or the updated 2026 bracket? Here’s everything fans need to know about Friday’s Little League World Series action, including game times, scores, bracket updates and how to watch.

LLWS TV schedule today: What games are on today in the Little League World Series?

Friday’s Little League World Series schedule features eight games after weather delays forced Thursday’s games to be postponed.

• Australia vs. Mexico, 9 a.m. ET
• Great Lakes vs. Mountain, 9 a.m. ET
• Japan vs. Curaçao, noon ET
• West vs. Midwest, noon ET
• Latin America vs. Panama, 3 p.m. ET
• Northwest vs. Southwest, 3 p.m. ET
• Asia-Pacific vs. Europe and Africa, 6 p.m. ET
• Mid-Atlantic vs. Metro, 7 p.m. ET

What time are LLWS games today?

Little League World Series games begin at 9 a.m. ET Friday and continue throughout the day in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

What channel is LLWS on today? How to watch Little League World Series games

Friday’s Little League World Series games will air across ESPN networks. International games air on ESPNU, while United States bracket games will air on ESPN and ESPN2.

Fans can also stream LLWS games through:

• Fubo
• Hulu + Live TV
• YouTube TV
• Sling TV
• DirecTV Stream
• ESPN app (with a participating TV provider login)

LLWS scores today: What are today’s Little League World Series scores and results?

Friday’s Little League World Series scores and results will be updated throughout the day as games conclude in Williamsport. To follow LLWS scores today, head to the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series website and track each game through GameChanger.

LLWS 2026 bracket: What does the Little League World Series 2026 bracket look like?

The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series bracket continues to take shape as teams compete in both the United States and international brackets.

Bayonne vs. East Side: What to know about today’s LLWS matchup

One of Friday’s featured Little League World Series matchups pits Metro Region champion Bayonne Little League of New Jersey against Mid-Atlantic Region champion East Side Little League of West Chester, Pennsylvania. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

The winner remains in the winner’s bracket, while the loser drops into the elimination bracket and faces a tougher path to the Little League World Series championship.

Little League World Series location: Where is the 2026 Little League World Series being played?

The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is being played in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, home of the Little League World Series since 1947.

Games are played at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium, where teams from the United States and around the world compete for the championship.

When is the 2026 Little League World Series championship game?

The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series championship game is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The United States champion will face the international champion for the Little League World Series title.

Little League World Series age limit, innings, pitch count rules, elimination

For more information about how old Little League World Series players are, pitch count rules, how the LLBWS bracket works (single vs double elimination) and how many innings are played in the Little League Baseball World Series 2026, check out more LLWS coverage below:

Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network’s Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.

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