The Little League Softball World Series is here and chock-full of action during the eight-day, 22-game sprint from Greenville, North Carolina.
Teams from across the United States and the world will be competing for a shot at the title, starting with a four-game slate on Sunday, Aug. 2. Action wraps up with the championship game a week later.
Twelve teams — eight representing regions across the U.S. and four international outfits — are divided into two brackets for tournament play. The winners of each bracket will meet in the championship game.
Last year, West Suburban Little League of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, captured the Mid-Atlantic Region’s first LLSWS championship, defeating Floyds Knobs Community Club Little League of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, in the title game. Neither squad returns for 2026, as new regional champions have punched their tickets to Greenville.
Here’s everything that you need to know about watching the 2026 Little League Softball World Series, including TV and live stream information for every game.
Where to watch Little League Softball World Series
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
- Live stream: fubo
The 52nd Little League Softball World Series begins Sunday, Aug. 2, live from Greenville, North Carolina. All 22 games are set to air across ESPN’s networks (ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC), with every matchup also streaming live on fubo. See the full game schedule below.
Matt Schick and Jenny Dalton-Hill team up to call the dayside games Sunday through Tuesday, while Courtney Lyle, Amanda Scarborough and Michele Smith return to call the nightside games for the first four days of play. The trio is then joined by Kris Budden on Wednesday, Aug. 5 as they pair up through Championship Sunday.
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Little League Softball World Series schedule, scores 2026
The 2026 Little League Softball World Series begins on Sunday, Aug. 2, and concludes with the championship game on Sunday, Aug. 9. Games will be played at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina.
All times listed below are Eastern.
Sunday, Aug. 2
- Game 1: Northwest vs. Southeast, 10 a.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 2: Mid-Atlantic vs. Asia-Pacific, 1 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 3: West vs. Central, 4 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 4: Canada vs. North Carolina, ESPN2, fubo
Monday, Aug. 3
- Game 5: Latin America vs. Game 2 winner, 10 a.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 6: Europe-Africa vs. Game 1 winner, 1 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 7: Southwest vs. Game 4 winner, 4 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 8: New England vs. Game 3 winner, 7 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
Tuesday, Aug. 4
- Game 9: Game 1 loser vs. Game 7 loser, 10 a.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 10: Game 2 loser vs. Game 8 loser, 1 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 11: Game 3 loser vs. Game 5 loser, 4 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 12: Game 4 loser vs. Game 6 loser, 7 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
Wednesday, Aug. 5
- Game 13: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner, 10 a.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 14: Game 9 winner vs. Game 12 winner, 1 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
Thursday, Aug. 6
- Game 15: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner, 1 p.m., ESPN, fubo
- Game 16: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 5 p.m., ESPN, fubo
Friday, Aug. 7
- Game 17: Game 14 winner vs. Game 15 loser, 3 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 18: Game 13 winner vs. Game 16 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
Saturday, Aug. 8
- Game 19: Game 16 winner vs. Game 18 winner, 3 p.m., ESPN2, fubo
- Game 20: Game 15 winner vs. Game 17 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN, fubo
Sunday, Aug. 9
- Third-place game: Game 19 loser vs. Game 20 loser, 10 a.m., ESPN, fubo
- Championship: Game 19 winner vs. Game 20 winner, 3 p.m., ABC, fubo
Little League Softball World Series teams 2026
The 12-team field for the 2026 Little League Softball World Series includes eight teams from the U.S. and four international teams. They’re divided into two brackets: purple and orange.
Here’s a look at each bracket.
Purple Bracket
| Region | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Snohomish LL | Snohomish, Washington |
| Southeast | Lake Mary LL | Lake Mary, Florida |
| North Carolina (Host) | Johnston County LL | Clayton, North Carolina |
| Canada | On Field LLS LL | Repentigny, Quebec |
| Europe-Africa | Emilia Romagna LL | Bologna, Italy |
| Southwest | Greater Helotes LL | Helotes, Texas |
Orange Bracket
| Region | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic | Toms River LL | Toms River, New Jersey |
| Asia-Pacific | Kinki Softball LL | Sangō, Japan |
| West | Live Oak LL | Live Oak, California |
| Central | Daviess County LL | Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Latin America | Guayama Softball LL | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
| New England | Bristol Girls Softball LL | Bristol, Connecticut |