{
  "id": 2243256,
  "title": "How to follow all 8 LLWS games set for Friday, Aug. 21 after weather postponements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/how-to-follow-all-8-llws-games-set-for-friday-aug-21-after-weather",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T22:40:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/8-llws-games-set-friday-224055403.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Little League World Series (LLWS) tournament experienced a significant disruption when rain forced the cancellation of all four games scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20. In response, LLWS officials moved the four games to the following day, Friday, Aug. 21, creating an eight-game slate. The statement from Little League emphasized the organization's commitment to providing the best playing experience for all teams involved.\n\nThe LLWS began on Wednesday, Aug. 19, with four games resulting in wins for the teams from Latin America, Northwest, Asia-Pacific, and Metro. The double elimination tournament is set to conclude with the championship game on Sunday, Aug. 30.\n\nFor the rescheduled games on Friday, Aug. 21, the following lineup is in place:\n\n- 9 a.m. ET: Game 5 - Australia (V) vs. Mexico (H) at Volunteer Stadium\n- 9 a.m. ET: Game 6 - Great Lakes (V) vs. Mountain (H) at Lamade Stadium\n- Noon ET: Game 7 - Japan (V) vs. Curacao (H) at Volunteer Stadium\n- Noon ET: Game 8 - West (V) vs. Midwest (H) at Lamade Stadium\n- 3 p.m. ET: Game 9 - Latin America (V) vs. Panama (H) at Volunteer Stadium\n- 3 p.m. ET: Game 10 - Northwest (V) vs. Southwest (H) at Lamade Stadium\n- 6 p.m. ET: Game 11 - Asia-Pacific (V) vs. Europe and Africa (H) at Volunteer Stadium\n- 7 p.m. ET: Game 12 - Mid-Atlantic (V) vs. Metro (H) at Lamade Stadium\n\nInitially, the first two games were scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET, but due to the persistent rain, Little League decided to postpone all four games to ensure the best possible playing conditions for everyone. As of now, ESPN has not announced which channel will air the first two games. However, the remaining six contests are expected to air on ESPN or ESPN2. USA TODAY Sports has reached out to Little League and GameChanger for more information on the broadcast but has not yet received a response.",
  "summary": "All four Little League World Series games were rained out on Aug. 20. Officials decided to move the matchups to Aug. 21, creating an eight-game slate.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "LLWS weather updates: Second day of action at Williamsport delayed due to incoming rain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/llws-weather-updates-second-day-of-action-at-williamsport-delayed-due",
        "published": "2026-08-20T18:49:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}