2026 Little League Baseball World Series: Regional Tournaments Reach Dramatic Turning Point

The chase for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is reaching a pivotal moment. On Wednesday, August 12, regional contenders from across the United States will take the field, with some seeking to avoid elimination and others pursuing championship dreams for coveted spots in Williamsport.

From clutch home runs to pressure-packed pitching duels, every inning could produce the next unforgettable Little League moment. With regional crowns within reach and elimination looming for others, youth baseball fans won't want to miss a second of the action. USA TODAY Sports will provide updates from all the Little League Region Tournaments throughout the day.

Minute by Minute

Iowa 11, Missouri 6 (Midwest Region) - FINAL Maine 10, Vermont 0 (New England Region) - FINAL in 5 innings Oregon 8, Washington 2 (Northwest Region) - FINAL Connecticut 8, New York 4 (Metro Region) - FINAL

7 p.m. ET - Ohio vs Kentucky (Great Lakes Region Championship) - ESPN2 9 p.m. ET - Hawaii vs Arizona (West Region) - ESPN2

Game Updates

Iowa vs Missouri: Iowa closed out Missouri after a monster sixth inning that saw them put up 8 runs. Cooper Thissen struck out the side to seal the win, sending Iowa to the championship game. Final score: Iowa 11, Missouri 6. Connecticut advances to Metro Region championship game: Connecticut hung on to defeat New York, advancing to face Bayonne, N.J. in the final on Friday night. Connecticut up big: Connecticut opened the game up in the third inning, putting up five runs and forcing an error to take a commanding lead. Iowa wins and moves onto championship game: Iowa's 8-run sixth inning propelled them to victory over Missouri, earning a spot in the championship game on Friday. * Iowa vs Missouri back after lengthy weather delay: The game resumed after a weather delay, with Missouri coming out strong but ultimately falling short against Iowa's late surge.