The 2026 Little League Softball World Series runs August 2 to August 9, 2026, at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina. Twelve teams, eight United States regional champions and four international champions, play a double-elimination tournament split into a United States bracket and an International bracket, with the two bracket winners meeting in the final on Sunday, August 9. For the first time, all 22 games air on the ESPN family of networks, and admission to every game is free. Grab the printable bracket below and follow every game to the championship.
2026 Little League Softball World Series: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 9, 2026
- Event: 2026 Little League Softball World Series
- Dates: August 2 – August 9, 2026
- Site: Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park, Greenville, North Carolina
- Teams: 12 (8 United States regional champions, 4 international)
- Format: Double elimination – United States bracket and International bracket, then one championship game
- TV: All 22 games on the ESPN family of networks (first year of full ESPN linear coverage)
- Championship: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Free printable 2026 Little League Softball World Series bracket
Print the double-elimination bracket and fill it in as the games are played. It has the United States bracket, the International bracket, and the championship game, with room to write in teams and scores.
2026 Little League Softball World Series: teams and site
The Little League Softball World Series is played at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina, its home since 2020. The field is set through regional play across the United States and international regions during July, with each region sending its champion to Greenville. You can follow the official field and results at the Little League Softball World Series home page.
Eight United States regional champions and four international champions make up the 12-team field. Regional winners are decided in late July, so the exact teams and seeding fill in shortly before the tournament begins on August 2. We will post the confirmed matchups and the completed printable bracket here as soon as Little League sets them.
2026 Little League Softball World Series schedule
The schedule below shows the Little League Softball World Series structure by day. Game times in Eastern Time and exact matchups are confirmed once the field is set and Little League releases the full game schedule. All 22 games air on the ESPN family of networks in 2026.
| Date | Round | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, August 2 | Opening round – United States and International bracket games | ESPN networks |
| Monday, August 3 | Bracket play (winners and elimination games) | ESPN networks |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Bracket play (winners and elimination games) | ESPN networks |
| Wednesday, August 5 | Bracket play (elimination games) | ESPN networks |
| Thursday, August 6 | Elimination games | ESPN networks |
| Friday, August 7 | Bracket finals and semifinals | ESPN networks |
| Saturday, August 8 | Bracket championship games (United States and International) | ESPN networks |
| Sunday, August 9 | Third place game and World Series Championship | ESPN / ABC |
Note: the day-by-day layout is based on recent Little League Softball World Series formats and is confirmed once the official 2026 game schedule posts. Times and networks per game to be added.
How the 2026 Little League Softball World Series bracket works
The 12 teams are split into a United States bracket and an International bracket. Each bracket plays double elimination, so a team is not out until it loses twice. The winner of the United States bracket and the winner of the International bracket meet in the championship game on August 9. The printable bracket above has room to write in teams and scores as the games are played.
How to watch the 2026 Little League Softball World Series
Every game is on the ESPN family of networks in 2026, the first year all 22 Little League Softball World Series games are carried on ESPN linear television. Championship weekend receives the widest coverage. Admission to every game at Stallings Stadium is free.
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Frequently asked questions: 2026 Little League Softball World Series
When is the 2026 Little League Softball World Series?
It runs from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina.
How many teams play in the Little League Softball World Series?
Twelve teams: eight United States regional champions and four international champions. They are split into a United States bracket and an International bracket.
How does the Little League Softball World Series bracket work?
Each bracket plays double elimination, so a team must lose twice to be eliminated. The United States bracket winner and the International bracket winner meet in the championship game on August 9.
What channel is the 2026 Little League Softball World Series on?
All 22 games air on the ESPN family of networks in 2026, the first year of full ESPN linear coverage, with the widest coverage on championship weekend.
How much do tickets cost?
Admission to all games at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park is free.
