The Little League World Series returns for its 2026 edition, running from Wednesday 19 August at Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The tournament brings together 20 youth baseball teams from around the world and opens with a match between Leon (Nicaragua) and Santiago (Dominican Republic) at 1pm ET. Coverage is being broadcast in the US via ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, with various streaming options available for those without traditional cable access.

Competing nations include the United States, South Korea, Australia, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Curaçao, Czechia, Japan, Nicaragua, Mexico and Panama. US viewers can stream the games through services such as DirecTV (offering a five-day free trial), ESPN Unlimited (from $29.99 a month, or bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $35.99), Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. The event traditionally draws celebrity attendees with youth baseball or softball backgrounds, including figures such as Bruce Springsteen, Elizabeth Banks and Mo'ne Davis.