The 2026 Little League World Series opens on Wednesday, Aug. 19 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 30. Twenty teams—ten from the United States and ten international squads—will compete in a 38‑game tournament.
How to watch
All games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Those channels are included in Sling’s Orange package, which is part of the Sling Essentials plan at $19.99 per month. Viewers who prefer a short‑term option can purchase a Sling 1‑Day Pass for $4.99, a 3‑Day Pass for $9.99, or a 7‑Day Pass for $14.99. Each pass provides access to the Sling Orange lineup, including the sports channels needed for the tournament.
Game schedule (Eastern Time)
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Game 1: Latin America vs. Caribbean – 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 2: Southeast vs. Northwest – 3 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 3: Canada vs. Asia‑Pacific – 5 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 4: Metro vs. New England – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, Aug. 20
Game 5: Australia vs. Mexico – 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 6: Great Lakes vs. Mountain – 2 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 7: Curaçao vs. Japan – 4 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 8: West vs. Midwest – 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
… (remaining schedule continues in the same format) …
Additional Sling options
Sling also offers add‑on packages for sports enthusiasts (MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, ESPNU, ESPNews), entertainment (Grit, Reelz, TCM, etc.), outdoor programming (World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel) and news (News Nation, Newsmax, HLN, Science Channel). The Sling Blue plan expands channel count and allows streaming on up to three devices, while Sling Orange + Blue supports up to four devices.
Whether you’re a baseball fan, a parent cheering on a hometown team, or simply enjoy live sports, Sling provides flexible streaming options to follow the Little League World Series from start to finish.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
