2026 LLWS Schedule: Full Bracket, Times, Channels & Scores

We are officially in the final stretch of the 2026 Little League World Series, and if you’ve been glued to your screen since August 13, you already know this year’s trip to South Williamsport has been an absolute banger. Walk-offs. Nine-inning thrillers. Total domination from the defending champs. We’ve seen it all. Now, with Championship Weekend locked in, it’s time to break down exactly who’s left, when they play, and where you can catch every single pitch. This is your one-stop shop for the Little League World Series schedule 2026: Full bracket, times, channels, scores for every LLWS game - and trust us, you don’t want to miss a second of the chaos about to unfold under the lights at Lamade Stadium.

The Confirmed Championship Weekend Matchups

The bracket has finally sorted itself out, and four teams remain with a shot at immortality. The drama kicks off Saturday at Howard J. Lamade Stadium, and the matchups are absolutely loaded. Here’s your official schedule for the games that matter most.

### International Championship: Japan vs. Mexico

• Date/Time: Saturday, August 29 at 2:30 PM ET
• Channel: ESPN
• The Skinny: Tokyo (Japan) has looked utterly machine-like. They enter this game undefeated at 5-0, outscoring opponents a ridiculous 38-7. They’re the defending champs and clearly the team to beat. But Tijuana (Mexico) is battle-tested at 4-2. They’re also the only squad that’s given Japan fits this year, falling just 5-3 in pool play. Expect a revenge tour from Mexico. Yet Japan’s pitching depth is terrifying.

📊 Japan outscored opponents 38-7 through five games - That’s a +31 run differential, nearly 6 runs per game, and they haven’t blinked once under pressure.

### U.S. Championship: Nevada vs. Tennessee

• Date/Time: Sunday, August 30 at 3:00 PM ET
• Channel: ABC
• The Skinny: This is a clash of grit vs. power. Reno (Nevada) sits at 4-1 and just avenged their only loss by taking down California in the winners' bracket final on August 22. Meanwhile, Nolensville (Tennessee) made history on August 24, steamrolling California 8-2 to punch their ticket. They’re the first Tennessee squad to reach the U.S. final since 2016, and they’re riding a wave of momentum the West champs will need to derail early.

### World Championship: International Winner vs. U.S. Winner

• Date/Time: Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 PM ET
• Channel: ESPN
• The Skinny: The granddaddy of them all. The winners of the two games above collide for the right to hoist the trophy. ESPN’s coverage starts early at 6:00 PM ET with a jam-packed pregame show - including a special “75 Years of Williamsport” retrospective - so lock in before the first pitch.

How We Got Here: The Bracket Breakdown and Key Results

Missed the chaos of the last 48 hours? Here’s the recap you need so you don’t sound lost at the water cooler. The elimination games have been brutal, and a couple of heavy hitters have already packed their bags. Let’s rewind through the carnage.

The Final U.S. Bracket (as of Aug 24):

• Eliminated: Texas (lost 9-2 to Florida on Aug 23), New York (lost in a heartbreaker 5-4 in 9 innings to Nevada on Aug 23), and California (eliminated by Tennessee on the morning of Aug 24).
• Remaining: Nevada (West) and Tennessee (Southeast). Florida’s Cinderella run ended against Tennessee, setting up the final showdown we see on Sunday.

The Final International Bracket (as of Aug 24):

• Eliminated: Curaçao (bounced by Mexico 6-3 on Aug 22) and Australia (shut down by Japan 7-1 on Aug 23).
• Remaining: Japan (Tokyo) and Mexico (Tijuana). Canada and Chinese Taipei were sent home earlier in the week.

📊 Tennessee is 4-1 in this tournament - Their only loss came early in pool play, but they’ve rattled off four straight wins with a combined score of 31-12 since then.