Sunday’s Little League World Series Regionals: Everything You Need to Know
What Happened on Sunday?
Sunday was a big day for youth baseball! The 2026 Little League World Series regional tournaments kicked into high gear. Think of regionals like the "playoffs" before the big championship—teams from different states (and even countries) play each other to see who gets to go to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the World Series.
Important Point: The Mid-Atlantic and West regions officially started their tournaments on Sunday. Now, every single region is in action!
Final Scores (Games Already Played)
Here are the winners from Sunday’s completed games:
| Region |
Winner |
Loser |
Score |
| Mid-Atlantic |
Washington, D.C. |
Maryland |
7–6 |
| Midwest |
North Dakota |
Nebraska |
8–4 |
| Canada |
Alberta |
Quebec |
12–5 |
| Canada |
Atlantic |
Prairies |
9–0 |
Upcoming Games (Still to Be Played)
All times are Eastern Time (ET). Most games are on ESPN+ (a streaming service), but a few are on regular ESPN.
Mid-Atlantic Region
- Pennsylvania vs. Delaware — 1:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- New Hampshire vs. Maine — 4:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
West Region
- Northern California vs. Southern California — 3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- Arizona vs. Hawaii — 6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Midwest Region
- Minnesota vs. Kansas — 1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- Wyoming vs. Colorado — 9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Southeast Region
- Florida vs. Alabama — 2:00 p.m. ET, ESPN (regular TV)
- Tennessee vs. South Carolina — 5:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Southwest Region
- Louisiana vs. Oklahoma — 4:00 p.m. ET, ESPN (regular TV)
- Texas East vs. Texas West — 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Great Lakes Region
- Indiana vs. Ohio — 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- Michigan vs. Illinois — 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
New England Region
- Rhode Island vs. Connecticut — 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Canada Region
- Host vs. British Columbia — 4:00 p.m. ET (channel not listed)
What Happens Next?
Here’s the roadmap from here to the World Series:
- Regionals continue — Games keep going every day.
- Regionals end — Each region crowns a champion between August 11–14.
- Winners travel to Williamsport, PA — That’s where the Little League World Series is held every year.
- 2026 Little League World Series — Runs from August 19 through August 30.
Important Point: Want to follow along? Check the official Little League website for schedules, scores, and brackets:
littleleague.org/world-series/2026/llbws/regionals/
Summary
- Sunday was the official start for the Mid-Atlantic and West regionals.
- All regions are now playing — no more waiting!
- 4 games finished with close scores (like 7–6 and 8–4).
- 14 more games are scheduled for Sunday alone.
- Winners advance to Williamsport for the World Series starting August 19.
- You can watch most games on ESPN+, a couple on regular ESPN.
FAQ
1. What is the Little League World Series?
It’s the biggest youth baseball tournament in the world! Teams of kids aged 10–12 from around the globe compete in Williamsport, Pennsylvania every August.
2. What are "regionals"?
Before teams go to the World Series, they have to win their region (like the Midwest, West, or Southeast). Regionals are like the semifinals — only the champion from each region moves on.
3. Where can I watch the games?
- ESPN+ (streaming app, needs subscription) — most games.
- ESPN (regular cable/satellite TV) — a few big matchups.
- Check the official schedule for exact channels.
4. When do the regionals end?
Each region finishes between August 11 and August 14. After that, the winners pack their bags for Williamsport!
5. When is the actual World Series?
August 19–30, 2026. That’s 12 days of nonstop youth baseball magic!