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Sunday Showdown: 2026 LLWS Regional Scores & Bracket Chaos!

Sunday Showdown: 2026 LLWS Regional Scores & Bracket Chaos!

Sunday’s Action at the 2026 Little League World Series Regionals

What Are Regionals?

Think of the Little League World Series (LLWS) like a giant tree. The Regionals are the big branches. Before teams can go to the famous tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, they have to win their own regional tournament.

  • United States is split into 10 regions (like Mid-Atlantic, West, Southeast, etc.).
  • International teams play in their own regions (like Canada, Japan, Europe, etc.).
  • Each region holds a mini-tournament. The winner gets a "Golden Ticket" to Williamsport.

ELI5: Imagine a school spelling bee. First, you compete in your classroom (Regionals). If you win, you go to the school-wide bee (Williamsport).


Completed Games (Final Scores)

These games finished on Sunday. The winners move on; the losers might get a second chance in a double-elimination bracket (meaning you have to lose twice to be out).

Region Matchup Score Notes
Mid-Atlantic Washington, D.C. vs. Maryland 7–6 D.C. wins a nail-biter!
Midwest North Dakota vs. Nebraska 8–4 North Dakota takes the first game.
Canada Alberta vs. Quebec 12–5 Alberta rolls to a big win.
Canada Atlantic vs. Prairies 9–0 Atlantic shuts out the Prairies.

Games Still to Come (Sunday Schedule)

All times are Eastern Time (ET). Games marked ESPN+ need a subscription; ESPN is on regular cable.

Mid-Atlantic Region

  • Pennsylvania vs. Delaware – 1:00 p.m. | ESPN+

West Region

  • Northern California vs. Southern California – 3:00 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Arizona vs. Hawaii – 6:00 p.m. | ESPN+

Midwest Region

  • Minnesota vs. Kansas – 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Wyoming vs. Colorado – 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+

Southeast Region

  • Florida vs. Alabama – 2:00 p.m. | ESPN (regular TV)
  • Tennessee vs. South Carolina – 5:00 p.m. | ESPN+

New England Region

  • New Hampshire vs. Maine – 4:00 p.m. | ESPN+

Southwest Region

  • Louisiana vs. Oklahoma – 4:00 p.m. | ESPN (regular TV)
  • Texas East vs. Texas West – 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+

Great Lakes Region

  • Indiana vs. Ohio – 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Michigan vs. Illinois – 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+

New England Region (continued)

  • Rhode Island vs. Connecticut – 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+

Canada Region

  • Host vs. British Columbia – 4:00 p.m. | (Channel TBD)

How to Watch

  1. ESPN – Standard cable/satellite/streaming packages (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live, etc.).
  2. ESPN+ – Separate subscription ($10.99/mo or $109.99/yr). You can watch on the ESPN app, website, or smart TV.
  3. Official LLWS WebsiteLittleLeague.org has live stats, brackets, and replays.

IMPORTANT: Game times can change due to weather or extra innings. Always check the official site for the latest updates.


What Happens Next?

The Path to Williamsport (Numbered Steps)

  1. Regionals continue through August 11–14. Each region crowns one champion.
  2. 10 U.S. champions + 10 International champions = 20 teams total.
  3. All 20 teams travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  4. 2026 Little League World Series runs August 19 – August 30.
  5. Two brackets (U.S. and International) play down to one winner each.
  6. U.S. Champion vs. International Champion in the Championship Game on August 30.

Important Dates to Remember

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

  • Regional Finals: August 11–14
  • Teams Arrive in Williamsport: ~August 17
  • LLWS Opening Ceremony: August 19
  • Championship Game: August 30 (ABC/ESPN)

Summary

  • Sunday kicked off the Mid-Atlantic and West regionals, meaning every region is now playing.
  • Four games are already in the books (D.C., North Dakota, Alberta, Atlantic won).
  • 15 more games are scheduled for Sunday across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Winners advance to Williamsport for the big show starting August 19.
  • Watch on ESPN or ESPN+; check the official site for brackets and updates.

FAQ

Q: What is "double elimination"?
A: A team has to lose two games to be knocked out. One loss sends them to the "loser’s bracket" where they can still fight back to the final.

Q: Why are there two Texas teams (East and West)?
A: Texas is so big and has so many Little Leagues that it gets two spots in the Southwest Region.

Q: Can I watch games for free?
A: Games on ESPN are free with a cable/streaming login. ESPN+ requires a paid subscription. Some highlights are free on the Little League website.

Q: How old are the players?
A: All players are 10 to 12 years old (League Age 12 and under).

Q: Where is Williamsport?
A: It’s a small city in north-central Pennsylvania, about 3 hours from Philadelphia and 4 hours from Pittsburgh. It’s been the home of the LLWS since 1947.

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