The 2026 Little League World Series is down to its final rounds in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the United States and international championships set for Saturday and the title game on Sunday.
Last updated: 2026-08-27 · Published: 2026-08-27
Twenty teams began the tournament on August 19, and the bracket has narrowed sharply. Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada, clinched a spot in the U.S. championship, while Curaçao secured the international side’s final berth. Ohio and Japan also remain alive heading into Thursday’s early games.
Key facts at a glance
| Dates | August 19-30, 2026 |
| Location | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Championship game | Sunday, August 30, 3 p.m. ET on ABC |
| U.S. final | Nevada (Paseo Verde) vs winner of Iowa-Ohio game, Aug 29 |
| International final | Curaçao vs winner of Nicaragua-Japan game, Aug 29 |
| How to watch | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, championship on ABC |
How the bracket has shaken out
In the U.S. half, Nevada rolled past Iowa 14-6 on Wednesday to reach the national championship, and Ohio beat Alabama 11-2 in the other semifinal. On the international side, Curaçao thrashed Nicaragua 12-3, while Japan beat Canada 7-3. Thursday’s early games pit Nicaragua against Japan and Iowa against Ohio to fill the remaining final berths.
Watch: What the videos show
Nevada vs. Iowa — Full Game Highlights | Little League World Series
As shown in the highlights, Henderson’s Paseo Verde squad leaned on a big offensive output to beat Davenport Northwest 14-6, punching a trip to the U.S. championship game with a 2-0 record in bracket play.
Japan vs. Mexico — Full Game Highlights | Little League World Series
The highlights cover Japan’s narrow 3-1 win over Mexico on Tuesday, a result that kept Tokyo’s Joto Little League alive in the international bracket during the single-elimination stage.
The home stretch
Saturday brings the international championship (Curaçao against Thursday’s Nicaragua-Japan winner) and the U.S. championship (Nevada against Thursday’s Iowa-Ohio winner), both on ABC. A third-place consolation game follows Sunday morning before the overall championship on Sunday afternoon. Because of weather, organizers rescheduled parts of the Thursday schedule, so start times can shift.
Confirmed vs not confirmed
| Confirmed | Not yet determined |
| Curaçao and Nevada have reached their championship games | Winner of Nicaragua-Japan joins the international final |
| Title game set for Sunday, Aug 30, 3 p.m. ET on ABC | Winner of Iowa-Ohio joins the U.S. final vs Nevada |
| Wednesday results (Nevada 14-6, Ohio 11-2, Curaçao 12-3, Japan 7-3) | Which team lifts the championship trophy |
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2026 Little League World Series?
It runs August 19-30 at the Little League complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
How can I watch the games?
Games air on ESPN and ESPN2, with the championship on ABC and all games streaming on ESPN+.
Who is in the U.S. championship game?
Nevada’s Paseo Verde Little League has qualified; it will face the winner of Thursday’s Iowa-Ohio game.
Who is in the international championship game?
Curaçao has qualified; its opponent will be the winner of Thursday’s Nicaragua-Japan game.
When is the championship game?
The overall title game is Sunday, August 30, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
Are there consolation games?
Yes, a third-place game is scheduled for Sunday morning on ESPN, followed by the championship.
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Sources: USA Today, Little League International, Yahoo Sports, Sporting News
