Just three months off the heels of yet another exciting tournament season, the official dates for the 2026 Little League® World Series (LLWS™) tournaments have been announced, giving fans the chance to save the date for the world’s largest youth sports tournament next summer.
Born in Williamsport and today alive all over the world, the LLWS is a bucket-list experience that hundreds of thousands of players, families, and fans strive to be part of each year. The official dates for the seven LLWS Tournaments can be found below, as well as at LittleLeague.org/WSDates:
- Senior League Baseball World Series (Easley, S.C.): August 1 – 8, 2026
- Junior League Softball World Series (Kirkland, Wash.): August 2 – 8, 2026
- Intermediate (50/70) Baseball World Series (Livermore, Calif.): – August 2 – 9, 2026
- Little League Softball® World Series, Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods (Greenville, N.C.): August 2 – 9, 2026
- Senior League Softball World Series (Lower Sussex, Del.): August 3 – 9, 2026
- Junior League Baseball World Series (Taylor, Mich.): August 9 – 16, 2026
- Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile (Williamsport, Pa.): August 19 – 30, 2026
More detailed schedules and the official websites for each event will be made available in March, however guests are encouraged to book their visit today to experience the excitement of the LLWS next summer with family and friends. To learn more about some of the options available in each event location, including lodging and other accommodations, check out LittleLeague.org/WorldSeries and click on the respective event you are looking to attend. Please note that while the information has not been updated yet for the 2026 season, accommodations and other visitation information largely remains accurate year over year.
Each year, Little League International pays for the housing, travel for international and domestic teams, meals, and accommodations for all teams who compete at all seven World Series tournaments. The cost of operating all of Little League’s Region Tournaments and the seven World Series Tournaments totals more than $12.5 million annually, with the Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport costing approximately $7.5 million alone, as part of Little League’s overall annual operating budget. To learn more about these efforts, or if you are interested in donating to support Little League International in providing the best possible experience for fans, families, volunteers, and coaches, visit LittleLeague.org/Impact.