The action-packed 2024 Little League World Series continues this Saturday with four key elimination matches.

After losing 8-0 to Chinese Taipei in their first game, Canada rebounded impressively, defeating Puerto Rico 12-5 to keep their LLWS hopes alive in their first match of the day.

In a nail-biting game, New York triumphed with a 6-3 victory over South Dakota, eliminating them from the tournament. Aruba took an early lead in their match-up, ultimately winning against Czechia with a score of 8-3. The last game of the day saw Pennsylvania secure a solid shutout win of 5-0 against New Hampshire.

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Little League World Series: Aug. 17 schedule

All four games this Saturday will be aired on ESPN. Times are in Eastern Standard Time.

LLWS: Elimination Games

• Canada vs. Puerto Rico, 1 p.m. | Volunteer Stadium
• South Dakota vs. New York, 3 p.m. | Lamade Stadium
• Czechia vs. Aruba, 5 p.m. | Volunteer Stadium
• Pennsylvania vs. New Hampshire, 7 p.m. | Lamade Stadium

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Pennsylvania wins 5-0

New Hampshire was unable to make a late-game comeback, allowing Pennsylvania to claim the shutout victory.

Last chance for New Hampshire

As the top of the sixth inning concludes, Pennsylvania leads 5-0, placing the pressure on New Hampshire to make a comeback and remain in the tournament.

Pennsylvania holds New Hampshire scoreless

After five innings, Pennsylvania maintains a 5-0 advantage as they take their turn batting in the final inning.

Pennsylvania building a lead

With another three runs, Pennsylvania increases their lead to 5-0 as they head into the bottom of the fourth inning.

Pennsylvania up 2-0

Two early runs in the fourth inning put the Mid-Atlantic champions ahead.

Game start: Pennsylvania vs. New Hampshire

The day’s final game showcases the champions of the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.

Aruba eliminates Czechia

Czechia’s comeback efforts fell short, resulting in their elimination from the Little League World Series after Aruba won 8-3.

Czechia finally gets on the board

Czechia managed to score three runs in the fourth inning, narrowing Aruba’s lead to 8-3 midway through the game.

Aruba pouring it on in the third inning

By the bottom of the third, Aruba had stretched their lead to 8-0.

Aruba extends the lead

Another run in the second inning increases Aruba’s lead to 3-0.

Aruba up 2-0 early

Aruba quickly scored two runs in the first inning.

Game start: Czechia vs. Aruba

The winner of this game will advance to play against Australia, while the loser will be eliminated.

New York eliminates South Dakota

Following a suspenseful sixth inning, New York emerged victorious over South Dakota with a 6-3 score, moving forward in the tournament.

New York extends the lead in the sixth

New York solidified their control of the game, scoring two additional runs in the sixth inning to lead 6-2 over South Dakota.

South Dakota scores in the fifth

South Dakota reduces the deficit by scoring a run in the fifth inning, but New York still leads 5-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth.

New York is on fire in the fourth

After a video review determined that the catcher lost the ball, New York capitalized and scored three runs in the fourth inning, taking a 4-1 lead over South Dakota.

South Dakota gets on the board first

South Dakota was the first to score, leading New York 2-1 in the fourth inning.

Scoreless between South Dakota, New York

The match is still scoreless at the bottom of the second inning as South Dakota faces New York in this critical elimination game.

Canada dominates Puerto Rico 12-5

Canada advanced in the Little League World Series, overcoming Puerto Rico with a decisive 12-5 win.

Puerto Rico aims to dismiss three Canadian batters

Puerto Rico is striving to remain competitive in the game, attempting to dismiss three Canadian batters consecutively. Currently, Canada is leading with a score of 12-4 during the bottom of the fifth inning.

Puerto Rico fights back with a score in the fourth inning

Displaying their determination, Puerto Rico managed to score two runs early in the fourth inning, narrowing Canada’s lead to 12-5.

Canada easily dismisses three batters

Canada maintains its stronghold on the game by successfully dismissing three batters in a row during the top of the fourth inning, holding a significant lead of 12-3 over Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico faces challenges in the second inning

In response to Canada’s impressive performance, Puerto Rico struggled in the second inning, failing to score, while Canada continued to lead with a score of 12-3 as they enter the third inning.

Canada dominates with a twelve-run second inning

The lower half of Canada’s batting lineup quickly scored twelve runs against Puerto Rico, establishing a solid lead of 12-3.

Puerto Rico takes an early lead with three runs

Puerto Rico gained momentum by scoring three runs in the first inning, taking an initial lead of 3-0 as Canada prepares to bat in the top of the second inning.

Puerto Rico opens the game with a lead

Puerto Rico strikes first with a run in the bottom of the first inning, leading Canada 1-0.

Puerto Rico sets the pace strong

In the top of the first inning, Puerto Rico successfully prevented Canada from scoring, creating a strong start as they come up to bat in the bottom of the first, with the score still at 0-0.

2024 Little League World Series: How to watch

All 39 games in the Little League World Series will be available on ESPN, ESPN2, or ABC. Streaming options include ESPN+, the ESPN app, and Fubo, which offers a free trial. Coverage goes live at 1 p.m. ET.

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LLWS Championship Game Schedule

The championship game for the LLWS is set for Sunday, August 25, at 3 p.m. ET. Additionally, the third-place consolation game will occur at 10 a.m. ET on the same day.

The semifinal games for the international and U.S. championship will take place on Saturday, August 24, starting at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET, respectively.

Overview of the Little League World Series format

The Little League World Series features two brackets: the United States bracket and the international bracket. Each will conduct its own tournament, with the winners ultimately facing off in the championship game.

Both brackets utilize a double-elimination format, which means a team must lose two times to be eliminated from the tournament.

2024 U.S. Regional Champions

• Great Lakes – Hinsdale Little League – Hinsdale, Illinois
• Metro – South Shore Little League – Staten Island, New York
• Mid-Atlantic – Council Rock Newtown Little League – Newtown, Pennsylvania
• Midwest – Sioux Falls Little League – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Mountain – Paseo Verde Little League – Henderson, Nevada
• New England – Salem Little League – Salem, New Hampshire
• Northwest – South Hill Little League – Puyallup, Washington
• Southeast – Lake Mary Little League – Lake Mary, Florida
• Southwest – Boerne Little League – Boerne, Texas
• West – Central East Maui Little League – Wailuku, Hawaii

2024 International Regional Champions

• Asia-Pacific – Kuei-Shan Little League – Taoyuan City, Chinese Taipei
• Australia – Hills Little League – Sydney, New South Wales
• Canada – Whalley Little League – Surrey, British Columbia
• Caribbean – Aruba Center Little League – Santa Cruz, Aruba
• Cuba – Santa Clara Little League – Villa Clara, Cuba
• Europe-Africa – South Czech Republic Little League – Brno, Czech Republic
• Japan – Johoku Little League – Tokyo, Japan
• Latin America – Cardenales Little League – Barquisimeto, Venezuela
• Mexico – Matamoros Little League – Tamaulipas, Mexico
• Puerto Rico – Radames Lopez Little League – Guayama, Puerto Rico

Complete LLWS Bracket and Schedule

Here is the full bracket for the 2024 LLWS, presented by the Little League World Series:

Past Results of the Little League World Series

Recent years have seen teams from the United States excel in the Little League World Series, winning each of the last five championships dating back to 2017. The last international contender to win was Japan, who defeated Lufkin, Texas, with a score of 12-2 in the final held in 2017.

List of Previous Winners:

Results available since the 2010 LLWS.

• 2023: El Segundo, California
• 2022: Honolulu
• 2021: Taylor, Michigan
• 2020: Cancelled due to COVID
• 2019: River Ridge, Louisiana
• 2018: Honolulu
• 2017: Tokyo
• 2016: Maine-Endwell, New York
• 2015: Tokyo
• 2014: Seoul, South Korea
• 2013: Tokyo
• 2012: Tokyo
• 2011: Huntington Beach, California
• 2010: Tokyo

2024 MLB Little League Classic: Date, Time and Viewing Options

The seventh annual MLB Little League Classic is set for Monday, August 18, at 9 a.m. ET. The New York Yankees will face off against the Detroit Tigers in Williamsport, and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN.