The 2023 Little League World Series is set to begin in Williamsport, Pa., with 20 teams competing for the title. The tournament will run from August 17 to August 27. This year, there will be 10 teams from the United States and 10 international teams participating in the expanded field.
Last season, Hawaii's Honolulu Little League team emerged as the champions, defeating the Caribbean Region in a lopsided championship game. This year, El Segundo Little League from California will represent the West Region.
The United States has dominated the tournament in recent years, with American teams winning the last four consecutive titles. The last international team to win the event was Japan in 2017.
If you're interested in watching the games, ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC will be broadcasting all 38 games of the Little League World Series. The championship game will be televised on Sunday, August 27, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
In addition to TV coverage, you can also stream the games online through subscription-based streaming services like YouTube TV or Fubo, both of which offer free trials for new subscribers. The games will also be streamed on the ESPN app, although you may need to provide proof of your cable or TV provider to access the live streams.
So get ready to cheer on your favorite little league teams as they battle it out for the coveted title of Little League World Series champions.