Summer is known for being the one time of year without schedules.
Want to go out? Go for it. Want to sleep in? Go for it. Want to play in the Little League World Series? Then sacrifices must be made. As the summer of 2023 wraps up, it only makes sense to get back into the swing of things with the swing of a bat.
Maybe you'd want to miss that geometry class to wrap up your school day, but you won't want to miss these Little League stars battle it out on the diamond. Pull up a chair or sit on the famous Williamsport, Pa., grass and enjoy the action. From web gems to home runs and everything in between, The Sporting News is following the Little League World Series every step of the way.
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Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Little League World Series, including a full TV schedule and bracket for every game of the tournament.
Little League World Series bracket 2023
The bracket is broken down into two smaller versions — International and United States. By the time Aug. 27 rolls around, it'll be the winner of the United States bracket facing off against their International counterpart.
Every game is not win-or-go-home, meaning a loss is not the end of the world. The tournament is double elimination so teams can afford to drop one game early on and still win enough to become champions.
You can view a PDF version of the bracket from the official Little League website.
Little League World Series schedule
The tournament begins on Aug. 16 and will conclude with the championship game at Lamade Stadium on Aug. 27. Lamade has la-made champions of Little League baseball since it opened in 1959. Here is the complete tournament schedule, including start times and broadcast information.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
| Game | Result |
| 1 | Panama 4, Europe-Africa 0 |
| 2 | Metro 3, Mountain 1 |
| 3 | Japan 1, Cuba 0 |
| 4 | Southwest 2, Mid-Atlantic 1 |
Thursday, Aug. 17
| Game | Result |
| 5 | Caribbean 2, Australia 1 |
| 6 | Northwest 10, New England 0 |
| 7 | Asia-Pacific 6, Canada 0 |
| 8 | West 4, Great Lakes 3 |
Friday, Aug. 18
| Game | Result |
| 9 | Latin America 4, Panama 3 |
| 10 | Southeast 8, Metro 1 |
| 11 | Japan 6, Mexico 1 |
| 12 | Southwest 6, Midwest 2 |
Saturday, Aug. 19
| Game | Result |
| 13 | Cuba 11, Australia (F/5, Australia eliminated) |
| 14 | Mid-Atlantic 5, New England 3 (New England eliminated) |
| 15 | Canada 3, Europe-Africa 0 (Europe-Africa eliminated) |
| 16 | Mountain 13, Great Lakes 2 (F/4, Great Lakes eliminated) |
Sunday, Aug. 20
| Game | Result |
| 17 | Panama 3, Cuba 2 (Cuba eliminated) |
| 18 | Metro 7, Mid-Atlantic 2 (Mid-Atlantic eliminated) |
| 19 | Mexico 10, Canada 1 (Canada eliminated) |
| 20 | Mountain 7, Midwest 1 (Midwest eliminated) |
Monday, Aug. 21
| Game | Result |
| 21 | Caribbean 2, Latin America 1 |
| 22 | Northwest 6, Southeast 2 |
| 23 | Asia-Pacific 10, Japan 0 |
| 24 | Southwest 3, West 1 |
Tuesday, Aug. 22
| Game | Result |
| 25 | Mexico 3, Latin America 1 (Latin America eliminated) |
| 26 | Southeast 2, Mountain 1 (Mountain eliminated) |
| 27 | Japan 5, Panama 4 (Panama eliminated) |
| 28 | West 9, Metro 3 (Metro eliminated) |
Wednesday, Aug. 23
| Game | Result |
| 29 | Asia-Pacific 9, Caribbean 1 |
| 30 | Southwest 1, Northwest 0 (F/9) |
| 31 | Mexico 2, Japan 0 (Japan eliminated) |
| 32 | West 5, Southeast 3 (Southeast eliminated) |
Thursday, Aug. 24
| Game | Matchup (Region) |
| 33 | Caribbean 4, Mexico 2 (Mexico eliminated) |
| 34 | West 2, Northwest 1 (Northwest eliminated) |
Saturday, Aug. 26
| Game | Result |
| 35 | International championship: Caribbean 2, Asia-Pacific 0 |
| 36 | U.S. championship: West 6, Southwest 1 |
Sunday, Aug. 27
| Game | Result |
| Third Place | Asian-Pacific 10, Southwest 0 |
| Championship | West 6, Caribbean 5 |
How to watch Little League World Series games
- TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
- Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+
Broadcasts will all be available on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC — making for some easy access. Games will shift between those networks on a game-to-game basis from the first pitch on Aug. 16 to the final one on Aug. 27.
For the fans at home or on-the-go, live streaming is available on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Little League World Series teams 2023
There are 20 teams that will enter the Little League World Series. Only one will walk away victorious. Countries outside the United States will send 10 teams, in addition to the 10 that will participate from the 50 states.
International bracket
| Region | Team | Location |
| Asia-Pacific | Kuei-Shan Little League | Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei |
| Australia | Hills Little League | Sydney, Australia |
| Canada | North Regina Little League | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Caribbean | Pabao Little League | Willemstad, Curaçao |
| Cuba | Bayamo Little League | Bayamo, Cuba |
| Europe-Africa | South Czech Republic Little League | Brno, Czech Republic |
| Japan | Musashi Fuchu Little League | Tokyo, Japan |
| Latin America | San Francisco Little League | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Mexico | Municipal de Tijuana Little League | Tijuana, Mexico |
| Panama | Activo 20-30 Little League | Santiago de Veraguas, Panama |
United States bracket
| Region | Team | Location |
| Great Lakes | New Albany Little League | New Albany, Ohio |
| Metro | Smithfield Little League | Smithfield, Rhode Island |
| Mid-Atlantic | Media Little League | Media, Pennsylvania |
| Midwest | Fargo Little League | Fargo, North Dakota |
| Mountain | Henderson Little League | Henderson, Nevada |
| New England | Gray New Gloucester Little League | Gray, Maine |
| Northwest | Northeast Seattle Little League | Seattle, Washington |
| Southeast | Nolensville Little League | Nolensville, Tennessee |
| Southwest | Needville Little League | Needville, Texas |
| West | El Segundo Little League | El Segundo, California |