Hamilton's West Side Little League is set for its first Little League World Series appearance since 2021.
Ohio's team, representing the Great Lakes region, takes on Mountain-region champions Nevada in the first round on Aug. 20. The game will be played at 3 p.m. and aired live on ESPN.
The game was originally slated for a 2 p.m. first pitch, but a weather delay has shifted all games back. Further delays are possible given the forecast, but have not been announced as of 10 a.m.
Here's what you need to know to watch Hamilton's West Side compete in the 2026 LLWS.
Weather delay for Aug. 20 Little League World Series games
Due to the impact of expected inclement weather in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and to provide the best playing experience for all teams, below is the adjusted schedule to the 2026 Little League
Baseball® World Series for Thursday, August 20, Little League announced in a statement.
- 3 p.m. – Game 5: Australia (V) vs. Mexico (H) – Volunteer Stadium
- 3 p.m. – Game 6: Great Lakes, Hamilton (V) vs. Mountain (H) – Lamade Stadium
- 6 p.m. – Game 7: Japan (V) vs. Curacao (H) – Volunteer Stadium
- 6 p.m. – Game 8: West (V) vs. Midwest (H) – Lamade Stadium
Hamilton West Side Little League World Series schedule
Ohio kicks of its Little League World Series run this afternoon. For a full bracket schedule, visit this link.
- Matchup: Great Lakes (Ohio) vs. Mountain (Nevada)
- Date: Aug. 20
- Time: 3 p.m. EST (delayed from 2 p.m.)
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: ESPN+
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How to watch Hamilton West Side Little League in World Series opener
