Jackson Holbrook Little League is playing Fairfield National in the Metro Region Tournament today, Saturday, Aug. 2 in a game that could fastrack them to the Little League World Series.
The Ocean County, New Jersey team has been undefeated this summer (14-0), with a sweeping win over Elmora (Elizabeth) in the District 18, Section 3 state chmpionships on July 27.
Jackson opens the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut today against Fairfield National Little League, a team of players that have compiled a staggering 40-0 record in Connecticut over three years, according to a local broadcast station.
If they win today, New Jersey’s best Little Leaguers would be just two games away from entering into the World Series.
Here’s everything to know, from how to tune in and the World Series schedule.
Jackson Holbrook vs Fairfield National will play at 4 p.m. Eastern in the 2025 Little League Metro Regional Tournament, held in Bristol, Connecticut.
The Little League regional game between Jackson Holbrook and Fairfield National will air on ESPN+. It will not be televised on cable TV.
12U in the context of the Little League World Series refers to the age group of the players in the tournament, specifically here meaning players aged 10 to 12 years old.
The score of the Jackson Holbrook vs Fairfield National game will be updated live on GameChanger, a product of Dick’s Sporting Goods and sponsor of the LLBWS.
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are part of the 2025 Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament, held in Bristol, Connecticut, from Aug. 2-8.
The Little League World Series 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 13, culminating in the World Series championship game on Aug. 24.
The Little League Home Run Derby will take place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. ESPN will broadcast the derby final the following day, at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22.
The 2025 Little League World Series is set to begin Aug. 13 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The tournament features 38 games spread across 10 days, broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. This year, there are 10 U.S. teams representing different regions, and 10 international teams across the globe. The U.S. and International championship games are on Saturday, Aug. 23. The winners of those games will advance to the Little League World Series 2025 championship game on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. Eastern on ABC.
You can follow the Little League World Series tournament matchups, dates and times via this bracket online.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.