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The 2026 Little League World Series is heating up, with some squads having risen to the occasion with commanding wins, while others are now facing the intense pressure of elimination games that will determine whether their LLWS tournament dreams live on or end abruptly.

Saturday promises high drama with four win-or-go-home matchups on the schedule.

The day opened with a clash between the Canada Region and the Australia Region, which saw the Canada Region staying alive and grabbing the 4-0 victory, ending the Australian’s LLWS ambitions.

Later in the afternoon, all eyes were on the showdown at Howard J. Lamade Stadium, where Bridgewater, Massachusetts, representing the New England Region, took on Hamilton, Ohio, the champions of the Great Lakes Region. One team survived for another shot at glory, while the other faced the heartbreak of an early exit.

The excitement continued into the evening as the Caribbean Region battled the Japan Region, and the nightcap featured a matchup between the Southeast and West Regions in the U.S. bracket.

2026 Little League World Series eliminated teams

Scores and results will be updated throughout the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22

• Game 13: Canada 4-0 Australia (FINAL)
• Game 14: Great Lakes 10, New England 0 (FINAL)
• Game 15: Japan 10, Caribbean 1
• Game 16: Southeast vs West, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Eliminated Teams

• Australia
• New England
• Caribbean

How to watch the 2026 Little League World Series

The 2026 Little League World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+.

• Dates: Aug. 19-Aug. 30
• TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
• Stream: ESPN+
• Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania