Thursday’s Little League World Series 2026 schedule looks different after Little League officials moved both semifinal games to 9 a.m. ET because of expected severe weather in Williamsport.
Just four teams remain alive in the LLWS. Latin America faces Japan in the International semifinal, while Midwest takes on Great Lakes in the U.S. semifinal. ESPN is also scheduled to re-air the U.S. semifinal at 7 p.m. ET Thursday.
Looking for LLWS games today, Little League World Series scores, Thursday’s schedule, TV channels or the updated LLWS 2026 bracket? Here’s everything fans need to know about today’s semifinal action.
Thursday’s Little League World Series 2026 TV schedule features two semifinal games after Little League moved both contests to 9 a.m. ET because of expected severe weather in Williamsport.
The National Weather Service has warned that scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening across central Pennsylvania, with damaging wind gusts, hail and isolated tornadoes possible.
ESPN is also scheduled to re-air the U.S. semifinal at 7 p.m. ET Thursday.
Both Little League World Series semifinal games begin at 9 a.m. ET Thursday.
Little League moved the games earlier after consulting with meteorologists and reviewing weather forecasts for the Williamsport area.
Thursday’s Little League World Series semifinal games will air on ESPN and ESPN2.
Fans can also stream LLWS games through:
Thursday’s Little League World Series scores and results will be updated throughout the day as semifinal games conclude in Williamsport.
Fans can also follow live scoring through the Little League World Series website and GameChanger.
The Little League World Series 2026 is down to four remaining teams. Latin America and Japan will meet in the International semifinal, while Midwest and Great Lakes will face off in the United States semifinal. The winners will advance to championship weekend in Williamsport.
Bayonne Little League, the Metro Region champion from New Jersey, was eliminated from championship contention earlier in the tournament.
Little League moved both semifinal games to 9 a.m. ET because of expected severe weather in the Williamsport area.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for scattered severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, including the potential for damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes.
Little League said it consulted with meteorologists before adjusting the schedule to minimize weather-related disruptions and help maintain competitive balance during the final days of the tournament.
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is being played in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Games are held at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium, where teams from the United States and around the world compete for a championship.
The 2026 Little League World Series championship game is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30.
The United States champion will face the international champion for the title in Williamsport.
For more information about Little League World Series age limits, pitch count rules, how the LLWS bracket works and how many innings are played, check out additional LLWS coverage below.
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