August means summer is almost over. Before kids head back to school, some youth athletes will be vying for a championship at the Little League Softball World Series. The 51st edition of the tournament kicks off on Sunday before the semifinals on Thursday. The championship and third-place games will take place on Aug. 10.
Here are some key details about the 2025 Little League Softball World Series.
How can fans watch?
Games will be available on ESPN+, ESPN or ESPN2. The championship game will air on ABC for a third consecutive year and will also stream on Disney+.
What is the schedule?
*All times Eastern
Sunday, August 3
Mill Creek, WA vs. Lake Mary, FL: 10 a.m. on ESPN+
Winterville, NC vs. São Paulo: 1 p.m. on ESPN+
Repentigny, Quebec vs. Prague: 4 p.m. on ESPN+
Guilford, CT vs. Johnstown, PA: 7 p.m. on ESPN+
Monday, August 4
Floyds Knobs, IN vs. TBD: 10 a.m. on ESPN+
Tulsa, OK vs. TBD: 1 p.m. on ESPN+
Los Angeles vs. TBD: 4 p.m. on ESPN+
Iwate, Japan vs. TBD: 7 p.m. on ESPN2
Tuesday, August 5
LLSWS Game 9: 10 a.m. on ESPN2
LLSWS Game 10: 1 p.m. on ESPN+
LLSWS Game 11: 4 p.m. on ESPN+
LLSWS Game 12: 7 p.m. on ESPN2
Wednesday, August 6
LLSWS Game 13: 10 a.m. on ESPN2
LLSWS Game 14: 1 p.m. on ESPN2
Thursday, August 7
Purple Bracket Semifinal 1: 1 p.m. on ESPN
Orange Bracket Semifinal 1: 5 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, August 8
Purple Bracket Semifinal 2: 4 p.m. on ESPN2
Orange Bracket Semifinal 2: 7 p.m. on ESPN2
Saturday, August 9
Orange Bracket Final: 2 p.m. on ESPN
Purple Bracket Final: 5 p.m. on ESPN2
Sunday, August 10
Consolation Third Place Game: Noon on ESPN
Championship Game: 3 p.m. on ABC / ESPN+