RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Between Wednesday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 30, games are set to air across three key networks: ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC.
ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC are included in any of DirecTV's signature packages : Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to five days of the tournament at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com .
ESPN and ESPN2 are included in Sling's budget-friendly Essentials plan , from $19.99 per month; Sling's Orange plan , from $45.99 per month or $4.99 per day; and Sling's Orange & Blue plan , from $60.99 per month. In select markets, ABC is also included in the Orange & Blue plan — visit Sling.com to check station availability.
The 2026 World Series runs from Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 30. It culminates in the Little League World Series championship game at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Aug. 30. See here for the full 38-game schedule .
The 20-team double-elimination tournament switches to a single-elimination format for the final bracket games.
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