The 2026 MLB Little League Classic brings two big-league teams to Williamsport. On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Atlanta Braves face the Milwaukee Brewers at Historic Bowman Field, right in the middle of Little League World Series week, live on ESPN at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below you will find the date, TV details, a free printable lineup card, and the event’s history.
2026 MLB Little League Classic: Date, Time and TV
Little League Classic: Quick Facts
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers (Brewers are the home team).
- Date and time: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET (6:10 p.m. CT).
- Where: Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- TV: ESPN exclusive, plus ESPN Radio, the ESPN App, and ESPN Deportes.
- The setting: Played the same day as Little League World Series games, with both teams’ players attending LLWS action earlier in the day.
The MLB Little League Classic pairs a major league game with the Little League World Series in Williamsport, and the 2026 MLB Little League Classic marks the first appearance for both the Braves and the Brewers. The teams spend the day among the young players before squaring off under the lights at intimate Historic Bowman Field, one of the oldest ballparks in the country.
Free Printable Little League Classic Lineup Card
Following along at home or running a watch party? Download our free printable lineup card for the 2026 MLB Little League Classic. It has batting-order slots and pitcher lines for both the Braves and Brewers, plus a line-score grid to keep score inning by inning. No signup required.
Download the Printable Lineup Card (PDF)
MLB Little League Classic History
MLB has staged the Little League Classic every year since 2017, pausing only in 2020. The inaugural game featured the Pirates and Cardinals, and recent editions include the Yankees and Tigers in 2024 and the Mets and Mariners in 2025. The event is designed to connect Major Leaguers with the youth players competing at the Little League World Series just up the hill.
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2026 MLB Little League Classic FAQ
When is the 2026 MLB Little League Classic? The 2026 MLB Little League Classic is Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. ET, with the Atlanta Braves facing the Milwaukee Brewers at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
What channel is the Little League Classic on? The game is exclusive to ESPN, and is also available on ESPN Radio, the ESPN App, and ESPN Deportes.
Who is playing in the 2026 Little League Classic? The Atlanta Braves are the visiting team and the Milwaukee Brewers are the home team. Both franchises are making their MLB Little League Classic debut.
Where is the MLB Little League Classic played? It is played at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, home of the Little League World Series, and is staged the same day as LLWS games.
How long has the MLB Little League Classic been played? MLB has staged the Little League Classic every year since 2017 (except 2020). Past matchups include Pirates-Cardinals (2017), Yankees-Tigers (2024), and Mets-Mariners (2025).
