Little League World Series moves Thursday game times due to weather

Little League International has shifted the game times for Thursday, August 20, due to the potential impact of inclement weather. The adjusted schedule will feature two games at 3 p.m. ET and two games at 6 p.m . ET from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, instead of four individual games beginning at

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Little League International has shifted the game times for Thursday, August 20, due to the potential impact of inclement weather.

The adjusted schedule will feature two games at 3 p.m. ET and two games at 6 p.m

. ET from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, instead of four individual games beginning at 12 p.m. ET, as originally planned. There will still be two games from the United States and two games from the International bracket played − weather permitting.

Tournament organizers cited the need "to provide the best playing experience for all teams," in their announcement.

The 2026 Little League World Series officially began with the first four games of pool play on Wednesday. Here's what the modified schedule looks like for Thursday, August 20,

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2026 Little League World Series schedule update

Game 5: Australia vs Mexico, 3 p.m. (TV: TBD)
Game 6: Great Lakes vs Mountain, 3 p.m. (TV: TBD)
Game 7: Curacao vs Japan, 6 p.m. (TV: TBD)
Game 8: West vs Midwest, 6 p.m. (TV: TBD)

Little League World Series forecast today

The forecast in Williamsport for Thursday calls for rain and the chance of a thunderstorm through 4 p.m. ET, according to Accuweather, with enough intensity to "delay or postpone a baseball game."