At the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile (LLBWS), fans will have the opportunity to experience nearly two weeks of family-fun events, special guests, and more.
In addition to the fun and excitement happening across the Fan Zone and around the complex each day by Little League Official Sponsors, below is a list of some of the unique events, ceremonies, and performers who will be featured during the 2026 LLBWS (all dates, times, and performers subject to change):
Special Events
- Opening Ceremonies (Volunteer Stadium) – Wednesday, August 19 at 11 a.m.
- Visit to the Little League® International Complex by the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers as part of the MLB Little League Classic, Presented by New York Life – Sunday, August 23
- Dugout’s Birthday! – Tuesday, August 25
- Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game (Volunteer Stadium) – Saturday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Award Recognitions and First Pitches (Held On Field Before the Listed Game Time)
- 2026 Southern Columbia Baseball Team – Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m.
- Karel Williams, Longtime Volunteer in Aruba & LLBWS Translator (Caribbean Region) – Thursday, August 20 at 4 p.m.
- Carl E. Stotz Little League Scholarship Recipients – Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m.
- Brock Brungard, Citizen Hose Company No. 5 volunteer firefighter – Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
- Little League Pennsylvania District 12 Parade of Champions – Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
- Little League Community Heroes of the Year, Presented by New York Life – Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m.
- DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Monday – Monday, August 24 at 3 p.m.
- Justine Siegal, Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) Commissioner – Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m.
- 2026 Jack Losch Little League Baseball World Series Sportsmanship Award – Saturday, August 29 at 12:30 p.m.
National Anthems
- Spotlight Kidz Soloist, Mia Rodriguez – Wednesday, August 19 at 3 p.m.
- Williamsport Area High School Grad, Navaeh Williams – Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m.
- Illinois District 20 Assistant District Administrator, Taryn Trevier– Thursday, August 20 at 2 p.m.
- Izzy Marks – Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m.
- Donnie Hawkins – Friday, August 21 at 3 p.m.
- Kane Silvia, Electric Guitarist – Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
- Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir – Saturday, August 22 at 3 p.m.
- Joe Colavito – Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m.
- Jessica Johnson – Sunday, August 23 at 9 a.m.
- Mia Bixler – Sunday, August 23 at 1 p.m.
- Josh Stowers – Monday, August 24 at 3 p.m.
- Uptown Music Collective Vocalist, Abigail Jamison – Monday, August 24 at 7 p.m.
- Carly Greene – Tuesday, August 25 at 3 p.m.
- Rian Gephart – Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m.
- Williamsport Strolling Strings – Wednesday, August 26 at 3 p.m.
- 16th Annual Journey Bank Teen Star, Jaslin Shand – Wednesday, August 26 at 7 p.m.
- Izzy Butters – Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.
- Michael Fischer – Saturday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m.
- Broadway Star and Savannah Banana, Derek Klena – Sunday, August 30 at 3 p.m.
In addition to the special events and National Anthem performers, Little League Official Partners’ on-site activations will feature giveaways and a very special guest from Disney Cruise Line! To learn more about Little League Official Sponsors, visit LittleLeague.org/Sponsors.
The 2026 LLBWS will take place from August 19-30, 2026. For more information about the LLBWS, including visitor resources, special guests, and more, check back all summer long at LittleLeague.org/World Series. In the meantime, don’t forget to take advantage of all the resources available to plan your visit at LittleLeague.org/Visit and view a full list of events and promotions at LittleLeague.org/WSPromos once they are available.
Fans looking to represent their favorite region can purchase their adidas replica jersey and official New Era cap, as well as other region-specific merchandise, at the official retail location of the Little League World Series by visiting ShopLittleLeague.org or stopping at the Little League Flagship Store on-site at the Little League Baseball World Series Complex. Also, don’t forget to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING on all U.S. orders, all Series long.