Ten U.S. regional champions. Ten international sides. And twelve days in Williamsport that decide who kisses glory. The 2026 Little League World Series Teams field marks the fifth edition since the tournament expanded to 20 teams, running from Wednesday, August 19, through the championship game on Sunday, August 30.
When and Where
Williamsport hosts the tournament for the twentieth-straight — and every — edition of the Little League World Series, split across two adjacent venues. Howard J. Lamade Stadium hosts all U.S. bracket games, select international matchups, the consolation third-place game, and the Little League World Series Final. Volunteer Stadium hosts the remaining international games plus the Little League Home Run Derby.
2026 Little League World Series Teams — Full Bracket
| Region | US Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes | West Side Little League | Hamilton, Ohio |
| Metro | Bayonne Central Little League | Bayonne, New Jersey |
| Mid-Atlantic | East Side Little League | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Midwest | Davenport Northwest Little League | Davenport, Iowa |
| Mountain | Paseo Verde Little League | Henderson, Nevada |
| New England | Bridgewater Joe Lazaro Little League | Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
| Northwest | SoundView Little League | Tacoma, Washington |
| Southeast | Phenix City Youth Baseball Little League | Phenix City, Alabama |
| Southwest | Boerne Little League | Boerne, Texas |
| West | Sweetwater Valley Little League | Bonita, California |
2026 Little League World Series Teams — Full Bracket
| Region | International Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | West Seoul (B) Little League | Seoul, South Korea |
| Australia | Ryde Little League | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Canada | Little Mountain Little League | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Caribbean | Los Nacionales Little League | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Curaçao | Pariba Little League | Willemstad, Curaçao |
| Europe & Africa | South Czech Republic Little League | Brno, Czechia |
| Japan | Joto Little League | Tokyo, Japan |
| Latin America | Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League | Leon, Nicaragua |
| Mexico | Municipal De Tijuana Little League | Tijuana, Baja California |
| Panama | David Doleguita Little League | Chiriquí, Panama |
A Field Built From Ten Regions Each
Every U.S. team on this list earned its spot by winning one of ten geographic regionals — from the Great Lakes region’s West Side Little League in Ohio to the West region’s Sweetwater Valley Little League in California. The international bracket mirrors that regional structure, pulling champions from Asia-Pacific, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Curaçao, Europe & Africa, Japan, Latin America, Mexico, and Panama.
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Twelve Days, Two Stadiums
World Series Little League Baseball 2026 schedule details beyond the opening and closing dates weren’t included in the source material provided — only the August 19 start and August 30 championship were specified, plus the venue split between Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums. The Home Run Derby, a fan-favorite midtournament event, is confirmed for Volunteer Stadium but without a specific date in the source.
FAQ
Q: When does the 2026 Little League World Series start and end?
A: The 2026 Little League World Series Teams field begins play Wednesday, August 19, and the tournament concludes with the championship game on Sunday, August 30.
Q: Where is the Little League World Series played?
A: Williamsport hosts the Little League World Series 2026 schedule as it has for every edition, split between Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium.
Q: How many teams are in the 2026 Little League World Series?
A: The tournament features 20 teams total — 10 LLWS 2026 US teams representing American regions and 10 LLWS 2026 international teams representing countries and regions worldwide.
Q: Which stadium hosts the Little League World Series championship game?
A: Howard J. Lamade Stadium hosts the Little League World Series Final, along with all U.S. bracket games and the consolation third-place game.
