Dan RorabaughUSA TODAY NETWORK – Florida
Updated Aug. 6, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET
- Chaires-Capitola Little League represents Florida in the 2026 Little League World Series Southeast regional for the first time.
- Chaires Little League opens the regional against Columbus, Georgia. They will play either South Carolina or West Virginia tomorrow.
- The LLWS has a double-elimination format in the regionals until the championship game. The champ moves on to Williamsport.
The Chaires-Capitola All-Stars have already won a national championship. Today the “Green Machine” from Tallahassee begins an even greater quest, one it hopes ends in Williamsport at the 2026 Little League World Series.
Representing Florida for the first time, Chaires Little League opens its run at the LLWS Southeast regional tournament today against the boys from Columbus, Georgia. Whoever comes out on top from the field of eight state champions will go on to the 20-team main event in two weeks.
Ten of the 12 boys on the Chaires roster were part of the 11U team that last year won the Tournament of State Champions, the biggest event at that level of Little League baseball. They won all four games of the Florida state tournament, including an impressive 6-0 win in the title game over Lake Mary, the three-time defending state champion that won the entire 2024 Little League World Series.
Their opponents today, Columbus American Little League, also went 4-0 in their state tournament. The Georgia team outscored their opposition 38-7.
Win or lose, Chaires will get another game Friday, Aug. 7 against either Irmo, South Carolina or Shady Spring, West Virginia. Last year, Irmo upset Lake Mary in the championship game to reach the LLWS.
Here’s what to know about today’s game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:
When is Chaires Little League World Series game on today?
- Date:Â Thursday, Aug. 6
- Start time:Â 1 p.m. ET
- Location:Â Little League Southeast Park (Warner Robins, Georgia)
What channel is Florida Little League World Series game on today?
- TV: Not on traditional TV.
- Live streaming:ESPN app (Select plan)
Chaires Little League World Series regionals schedule
The Little League World Series regional tournament is a double-elimination format. Here’s what we know about Chaires-Capitola’s schedule for the Southeast regional (all times Eastern) and how to watch:
- Thursday, Aug. 6:Â Florida vs. Georgia | 1 p.m. |Â ESPN+
- Friday, Aug. 7 (if FL loses):Â South Carolina or West Virginia vs. Florida | 10 a.m. |Â ESPN+
- Friday, Aug. 7 (if FL wins):Â South Carolina or West Virginia vs. Florida | 4 p.m. |Â ESPN+
Little League World Series 2026 regionals schedule
Here’s a look at today’s games in the LLWS Southeast regional. All times Eastern.
Little League World Series bracket
See Chaires-Capitola’s potential path to Williamsport in the 2026 Little League World Series bracket.
When does the 2026 Little League World Series start?
Once all regional tournaments are completed, 20 teams will gather in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 Little League World Series. Games begin Wednesday, Aug. 19, culminating with the 2026 LLWS championship Sunday, Aug. 30.
Where is Chaires-Capitola Little League from?
Chaires Little League plays primarily at Daniel B. Chaires Community Park in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. The city is located on the Florida Panhandle. Their home park is close to 15 miles east of Doak Campbell Stadium, home of the Florida State football team.
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