See Lake Mary Little League Softball World Series schedule, bracket

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Lake Mary, Florida is back at the Little League Softball World Series, looking to advance farther than last year's squad and bring home the city's second Little League championship in three years.

The baseball team came out on top in 2024, and it looked like the girls were on pace to do the same in 2025 before a heartbreaking walk-off loss ended their run. The Little League World Series is a double-elimination tournament, just like the baseball version. But only 12 teams come to Greenville, North Carolina, as opposed to the 20 headed to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, later this month.

Those 12 teams — eight from the United States, four from abroad — are split into two brackets to start a week of softball games. The Florida squad kicks off the LLSWS for the second straight year, and once again it'll be against a team from Washington. Lake Mary won 9-2 in the 2025 opener; how will they fare against Snohomish in 2026?

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If Lake Mary can avoid two losses in bracket play and win the semifinal game, they'll play for Florida's first Little League softball championship in 30 years on Aug. 9. And two days later, the boys from Chaires-Capitola in Tallahassee might earn the Sunshine State another spot in the LLWS.

Here's what to know about the Little League Softball World Series, including the Lake Mary Little League schedule, bracket and how to watch games on TV and streaming:

What channel is the Little League Softball World Series on?​

The entire Little League Softball World Series will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2 with the championship game airing on ABC. Streaming options include Fubo, which carries all channels and includes a free trial for new subscribers.

How old are Little League softball players?​

The Little League World Series pits 12 teams of 10- to 12-year-olds from across the world against each other. While Little League Baseball requires all players to fall under the age limit by the end of August, Little League Softball rules state anyone who was 12 before Jan. 1 is eligible to compete.

Where is the Little League Softball World Series played?​

Since 2020, Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina, has hosted the Little League Softball World Series. The stadium sits about a mile northeast of the East Carolina University baseball and softball stadiums.

Lake Mary softball Little League World Series schedule​

The Little League Softball World Series is a double-elimination tournament. Here's when Lake Mary is scheduled to play at the beginning of the 2026 LLSWS. All times Eastern.

• Sunday, Aug. 2: Snohomish, Washington vs. Lake Mary, Florida | 10 a.m. | ESPN2
• Monday, Aug. 3 (if FL wins): Bologna, Italy vs. Lake Mary, Florida | 1 p.m. | ESPN2
• Tuesday, Aug. 4 (if FL loses): Lake Mary, Florida vs. Helotes, Texas; Clayton, North Carolina; or Repentigny, Quebec | 10 a.m. | ESPN2

Little League Softball World Series teams 2026​

LLSWS Purple bracket​

• Canada: On Field LLS Little League (Repentigny, Quebec)
• Europe-Africa: Emilia Romagna Little League (Bologna, Italy)
• North Carolina: Johnston County Little League (Clayton, North Carolina)
• Northwest: Snohomish Little League (Snohomish, Washington)
• Southeast: Lake Mary Little League (Lake Mary, Florida)
• Southwest: Greater Helotes Little League (Helotes, Texas)

LLSWS Orange bracket​

• Asia-Pacific: Kinki Softball Little League (Sangō, Japan)
• Central: Daviess County Little League (Owensboro, Kentucky)
• Latin America: Guayama Softball Little League (Guayama, Puerto Rico)
• Mid-Atlantic: Toms River Little League (Toms River, New Jersey)
• New England: Bristol Girls Softball Little League (Bristol, Connecticut)
• West: Live Oak Little League (Live Oak, California)

Has Florida ever won the Little League Softball World Series?​

Florida has a long history of champions in the international tournament, including in the first-ever Little League Softball World Series in 1974. The Sunshine State's most recent winners came from Clearwater in 1996. Here's the complete list of Florida champions:

• 1996: Countryside Little League (Clearwater)
• 1991: Greater Naples Little League (Naples)
• 1989: Greater Naples Little League (Naples)
• 1988: Greater Naples Little League (Naples)
• 1987: Tampa Bay Little League (Tampa)
• 1986: Tampa Bay Little League (Tampa)
• 1983: Greater Naples Little League (Naples)
• 1974: Wellswood Little League (Clearwater)

Little League Softball World Series bracket​

See Lake Mary's potential path to the championship in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series bracket.

Little League Softball World Series 2026 schedule​

All times Eastern.

Sunday, August 2​

• Game 1: Northwest (Snohomish, Washington) vs. Southeast (Lake Mary, Florida) | 10 a.m. | ESPN2
• Game 2: Mid-Atlantic (Toms River, New Jersey) vs. Asia-Pacific (Sangō, Japan) | 1 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 3: West (Live Oak, California) vs. Central (Owensboro, Kentucky) | 4 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 4: Canada (Repentigny, Quebec) vs. North Carolina (Clayton, NC) | 7 p.m. | ESPN2

Monday, August 3​

• Game 5: Latin America (Guayama, Puerto Rico) vs. Game 2 winner | 10 a.m. | ESPN2
• Game 6: Europe-Africa (Bologna, Italy) vs. Game 1 winner | 1 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 7: Southwest (Helotes, Texas) vs. Game 4 winner | 4 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 8: New England (Bristol, Connecticut) vs. Game 3 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN2

Tuesday, August 4​

• Game 9: Game 1 loser vs. Game 7 loser | 10 a.m. | ESPN2
• Game 10: Game 2 loser vs. Game 8 loser | 1 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 11: Game 3 loser vs. Game 5 loser | 4 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 12: Game 4 loser vs. Game 6 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN2

Wednesday, August 5​

• Game 13: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner | 10 a.m. | ESPN2
• Game 14: Game 9 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 1 p.m. | ESPN2

Thursday, August 6​

• Game 15: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner | 1 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 16: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 winner | 5 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, August 7​

• Game 17: Game 15 loser vs. Game 14 winner | 3 p.m. | ESPN2
• Game 18: Game 16 loser vs. Game 13 winner | 6 p.m. | ESPN2

Saturday, August 8​

• Orange championship: Game 16 winner vs. Game 18 winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Purple championship: Game 15 winner vs. Game 17 winner | 5 p.m. | ESPN2

Sunday, August 9​

• LLSWS consolation game: Orange loser vs. Purple loser | 10 a.m. | ESPN
• LLSWS championship: Orange winner vs. Purple winner | 3 p.m. | ABC

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: See Lake Mary Little League Softball World Series schedule, bracket

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