Little League World Series International Championship Game 2026: Curaçao vs. Japan

The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is heading into its final weekend, with Curaçao and Japan set to meet in the International Championship Game on Saturday, August 29.

The winner will claim the International bracket title and advance to Sunday's Little League World Series Championship Game against the winner of the U.S. bracket.

When Is the Little League World Series International Championship Game?

The 2026 Little League World Series International Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, August 29.

Curaçao will face Japan at 12:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on ABC.

The matchup will determine the International bracket champion and one of the two finalists for Sunday's overall World Series championship.

Curaçao vs. Japan: Game Time and TV Channel

Matchup: Curaçao vs. Japan

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

TV: ABC

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

The winner will advance to the Little League World Series Championship Game on Sunday, August 30.

How Japan Reached the International Championship Game

Japan earned its place in the International Championship Game after making a strong run through the elimination bracket.

Japan defeated Latin America, represented by Nicaragua, 4-1 in the semifinal. The victory kept Japan's championship hopes alive and set up another meeting with Curaçao.

Japan will now have a chance to claim the International title and reach the overall World Series final.

How Curaçao Reached the International Final

Curaçao has also delivered several impressive performances throughout the tournament.

The team recorded a 12-3 victory over Nicaragua earlier in the competition and also recorded a shutout victory over Japan.

That previous result gives Curaçao confidence heading into Saturday's decisive matchup.

Japan, however, has already shown its ability to respond under pressure. The International Championship Game will determine which team gets the final opportunity to compete for the 2026 World Series title.

2026 Little League World Series Championship Weekend Schedule

Saturday, August 29

International Championship: Curaçao vs. Japan, 12:30 p.m. ET, ABC

U.S. Championship: Mountain, Nevada vs. Great Lakes, Ohio, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

Sunday, August 30

Third-Place Consolation Game: 10:00 a.m. ET, ESPN

Little League World Series Championship Game: 3:00 p.m. ET, ABC

The two championship games on Saturday will determine the finalists for Sunday's World Series Championship Game.

How to Watch the Little League World Series 2026

The 2026 Little League World Series is being televised across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.

Fans can also stream games through the ESPN app with an eligible subscription. Services such as fubo may also provide access to the televised coverage.

The Curaçao vs. Japan International Championship Game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

The U.S. Championship follows at 3:30 p.m. ET, also on ABC.

When Is the Little League World Series Championship Game?

The 2026 Little League World Series Championship Game is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The International bracket winner will face the winner of the U.S. Championship for the overall tournament title.

Before the final, the third-place consolation game will take place at 10:00 a.m. ET on ESPN.

2026 Little League World Series Dates and Location

The 2026 Little League World Series runs from August 19 through August 30 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The tournament features 20 teams, with 10 teams representing the United States and 10 international teams.

All teams are competing for a place in the championship game and the chance to win the 2026 Little League World Series title.

What to Know Before the International Championship Game

Curaçao and Japan will meet with a place in Sunday's championship game at stake.

Curaçao enters the matchup after several strong performances, including a 12-3 win over Nicaragua and a previous shutout against Japan.

Japan comes into the game after its 4-1 semifinal victory over Nicaragua.

The International Championship Game begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 29, with ABC providing live coverage.

Fans should also follow official Little League, ABC and ESPN updates for any weather-related schedule changes, scores and championship news.