Little League World Series 2026: Teams, bracket, schedule
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The 2026 Little League World Series field is officially set.
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Bayonne Little League of New Jersey and East Side Little League of Pennsylvania are among the 20 teams in the Little League World Series 2026, with 10 U.S. teams and 10 international teams headed to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 19.
With the 2026 Little League World Series bracket finalized, here's a look at the teams that qualified for Williamsport, the tournament schedule, first-round matchups, how to watch and what comes next as the LLWS gets underway.
Little League World Series 2026 teams: Who qualified for LLWS?
The 2026 Little League World Series features 20 teams, including 10 from the United States and 10 international champions.
Bayonne Little League of New Jersey, East Side Little League of West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Bridgewater Little League of Massachusetts are among the East Coast teams. Other U.S. LLWS 2026 teams include West Side Little League of Ohio, Soundview Little League of Washington and Sweetwater Valley Little League of California.
International qualifiers for the tournament include teams from South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and other regions around the world.
Is there a Little League World Series game today? When does LLWS 2026 start?
No. The 2026 Little League World Series begins Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The tournament runs through Aug. 30 and features a double-elimination format before the United States and International championship games and Little League World Series championship.
Little League World Series 2026 bracket
The 2026 Little League World Series bracket is split into U.S. and International sides.
Bayonne enters the tournament as the Metro Region champion, while East Side represents the Mid-Atlantic Region. Teams must navigate the double-elimination bracket in pursuit of the Little League Baseball World Series U.S. championship game and, ultimately, the Little League World Series title game. You can view the printable Little League World Series bracket below or head to the official Little League website.
Little League World Series location: Where is the Little League World Series played?
The Little League World Series is played each year in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Games take place at Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium on the Little League International Complex, which has hosted the tournament for decades and welcomes teams from around the world each summer.
How to watch the Little League World Series 2026
Little League World Series games air across ESPN platforms throughout the tournament.
Games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Fans can also stream games through ESPN+ and the ESPN app by signing in with a participating TV provider. ESPN notes that customers with providers including Xfinity, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum TV, Verizon Fios and YouTube TV may have access through their existing subscriptions.
Watch the 2026 Little League World Series on Fubo
Which New Jersey and Pennsylvania teams qualified?
Bayonne Little League qualified for Williamsport by winning the Metro Region championship, defeating Darien, Connecticut, 8-6.
East Side Little League of West Chester, Pennsylvania, earned its berth by winning the Mid-Atlantic Region championship with a 3-1 victory over Naamans Little League of Delaware.
Bayonne represents the Metro Region, while East Side represents the Mid-Atlantic Region in this year's tournament.
When does Bayonne Little League play in the Little League Baseball World Series 2026?
Bayonne opens the Little League World Series 2026 on Wednesday, Aug. 19, against Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the New England Region champion.
The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport as Bayonne begins its quest for a Little League World Series championship.
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 [email protected].
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