Who is playing in 2026 Little League World Series: US & international Teams

Little League World Series 202 Teams: Who are the US and international representatives?

The Little League World Series returns for its fifth edition since expanding to a 20-team tournament. Ten teams from the United States and 10 international teams from around the globe will close out their summers with a chance to etch their names in Little League lore.

Here is a look at the 20 teams heading to Williamsport, the full schedule, and more for the 2026 Little League World Series.

When is the 2026 Little League World Series?

The Little League World Series will begin on Wednesday, August 19, and conclude on Sunday, August 30.Along with the championship game on Aug. 30, several notable events will take place during the 12-day tournament.

Where is the 2026 Little League World Series?

Williamsport will once again host the 2026 tournament, as it has for every edition of the Little League World Series.

The competition will feature two venues located next to each other: Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium.Lamade Stadium will host all U.S. bracket games, select international matchups, the consolation third-place game, and the Little League World Series Final.

Volunteer Stadium will host the remaining international games and the Little League Home Run Derby. 

How many teams play in the Little League World Series?

The voice of "Play Ball!" will be heard from August 19 to 30, as 20 teams — 10 from the United States and 10 international — will seek to kiss glory.

Little League World Series teams 2026: Full LLWS Bracket

Here's a look at the entire 20-team field for this year's tournament, split into two brackets. 

International Teams Bracket

Asia-Pacific: West Seoul Little League (Seoul, South Korea)

Australia: Ryde Little League (Sydney, New South Wales)

Canada: TBD

Caribbean: Los Nationals Little League (Santiago, Dominican Republic)

Europe-Africa: TBD

Japan: Joto Little League (Tokyo, Japan)

Latin America: Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League (León, Nicaragua)

Mexico: Municipal De Tijuana Little League (Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico)

Panama: David Doleguita Little League (Chiriquí, Panama)

Puerto Rico: TBD

LLWS United Stats Bracket 

All 10 U.S. regional champions are still to be decided through ongoing qualifiers.

Great Lakes: TBD

Metro: TBD

Mid-Atlantic: TBD

Midwest: TBD

Mountain: TBD

New England: TBD

Northwest: TBD

Southeast: TBD

Southwest: TBD

West: TBD

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