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The 2026 Little League World Series is heating up, with some squads having risen to the occasion with commanding wins, while others are now facing the intense pressure of elimination games that will determine whether their LLWS tournament dreams live on or end abruptly.
Saturday promises high drama with four win-or-go-home matchups on the schedule.
The day opens with a clash between the Canada Region, looking to bounce back after a loss to the Asia-Pacific Region, and the Australia Region, hoping to recover from a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of Mexico.
Later in the afternoon, all eyes will be on the showdown at Howard J. Lamade Stadium,
where Bridgewater, Massachusetts, representing the New England Region, takes on Hamilton, Ohio, the champions of the Great Lakes Region. With first pitch set for 3 p.m. ET, the stakes couldn’t be higher; one team will survive for another shot at glory, while the other will face the heartbreak of an early exit.
The excitement continues into the evening as the Caribbean Region battles the Japan Region, and the nightcap features a matchup between the Southeast and West Regions in the U.S. bracket.
2026 Little League World Series elminated teams
Scores and results will be updated throughout the day.
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Game 13: Canada vs Australia, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 14: New England vs Great Lakes, 4 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 15: Caribbean vs Japan, 5 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 16: Southeast vs West, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
How to watch the 2026 Little League World Series
The 2026 Little League World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
- Dates: Aug. 19-Aug. 30
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
- Stream: ESPN+
- Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who has been eliminated at LLWS? 8 teams battle to keep dreams alive
