2026 Little League Softball Regionals Bracket & TV Guide

The 2026 Little League softball World Series begins in August, but the journey to Greenville starts this week across the United States. Seven of the eight regional spots are still up for grabs as tournaments open July 17, with host cities ranging from Indiana to Georgia. One champion—Johnston County from North Carolina—already secured a place after last week’s regional, leaving plenty of drama for the remaining qualifiers.

US Regional Tournaments Overview

Eight regions will determine which teams advance: Central, Mid‑Atlantic, New England, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, West, and the already‑complete North Carolina bracket. Each region features its own host city and a field of local Little League teams. The regional winners will join four international squads—Asia‑Pacific, Canada, Europe‑Africa, and Latin America—at the World Series in August.

Full Bracket by Region

Central Region (Whitestown, Indiana)
• Indiana – Floyds Knobs Community Club Little League
• Kentucky – Daviess County Little League
• Missouri – Daniel Boone Little League

Mid‑Atlantic Region (Bristol, Connecticut)
• Maryland – Delmar Little League
• New Jersey – Toms River Little League
• New York – Massapequa International Little League

New England Region (Bristol, Connecticut)
• Connecticut – Bristol Girls Softball Little League
• Maine – Gorham Little League
• Vermont – Champlain Little League

Northwest Region (San Bernardino, California)
• Idaho – Northwest Ada Little League
• Montana – Garden City Softball Little League
• Oregon – Hermiston Little League
• Washington – Snohomish Little League

Southeast Region (Warner Robins, Georgia)
• Florida – Lake Mary Little League
• Georgia – Warner Robins American Little League
• North Carolina – Pitt County Girls Softball Little League
• South Carolina – Northwood Little League

Southwest Region (Waco, Texas)
• New Mexico – Carlsbad National Little League
• Texas East – Industrial Little League

West Region (San Bernardino, California)
• Nevada – Summerlin South Little League
• Northern California – Live Oak Little League
• Southern California – San Marino National Little League

How to Watch – TV & Streaming

ESPN and ESPN2 will carry the majority of regional games, including each region’s championship match. Fans can stream every broadcast live on the ESPN app or via fubo. A fubo subscription also unlocks the ESPN app, giving viewers a single platform for all coverage. Games that do not air on linear TV will still be available through the same streaming services.

Detailed Regional Schedules

Central Region opens July 17 in Whitestown and runs through July 23, with the championship slated for July 22. Notable early matchups include Indiana vs. Missouri (July 17, Game 4) and Kentucky vs. Illinois (July 19, Game 11). The semifinal‑style Game 17 between Kentucky and Missouri is set for 3:45 p.m. ET on ESPN, while the region final (Game 18) kicks off at noon on July 22, both viewable on ESPN and fubo.

Mid‑Atlantic games take place July 18‑23 in Bristol, Connecticut. The opening round sees New Jersey face Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania square off against New York on July 18. The championship is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on July 23, broadcast on ESPN2 with streaming options through ESPN and fubo.

New England play July 18‑23, also in Bristol. Vermont’s 15‑0 win over New Hampshire on July 18 highlights early action, while the championship is set for noon ET on July 23, airing on ESPN with full streaming availability.

Northwest teams compete July 18‑23 in San Bernardino. Idaho’s 10‑6 victory over Colorado on July 19 demonstrates the region’s competitive depth. The regional final is slated for 5:15 p.m. ET on July 22, broadcast on ESPN and available on the ESPN app and fubo.

Southeast action begins July 17 in Warner Robins, Georgia. South Carolina’s 11‑3 win over West Virginia on opening day sets the tempo. The region championship is on July 22 at 10 a.m. ET, shown on ESPN and streamed via the ESPN app or fubo.

Southwest play runs July 18‑22 in Waco. Texas West’s 2‑0 triumph over Texas East on July 18 starts the run, while the championship takes place July 22 at 1:45 p.m. ET on ESPN, with streaming available through the ESPN app and fubo.

West tournaments are staged July 18‑23 in San Bernardino. Nevada’s 2‑0 shutout of Arizona on July 18 signals early strength, and the region final is set for 8:45 p.m. ET on July 22 on ESPN2, also streamed on ESPN and fubo.

International Teams Joining the World Series

Four international slots round out the field. The Asia‑Pacific region, Canada, and Europe‑Africa will each send a representative, while Latin America is filled by Puerto Rico’s Guayama Softball Little League. Europe‑Africa’s entry is Italy, competing as the Emilia Romagna Little League.

What This Means for the World Series

With the regional phase concluding July 23, the 16 qualified teams—including the lone North Carolina champion—will head to the Little League Softball World Series in August. The U.S. qualifiers join the four international entries for a double‑bracket format that runs August 2‑9, culminating in a championship on August 9. Early regional results, such as Johnston County’s victory and the strong performances in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, suggest a deep pool of talent heading into the national tournament.