Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series.
Where to watch Junior League Softball World Series
None of the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series will air on broadcast TV. Every game will instead stream live on the ESPN app.
Junior League Softball World Series schedule, scores
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series begins on Sunday, Aug. 2, and concludes on Saturday, Aug. 8. All games will take place at Everest Park in Kirkland, Washington. Times below are listed in Eastern time.
Sunday, Aug. 2
- Game 1: West 3, Asia-Pacific 1
- Game 2: Southeast 23, Europe-Africa 8
- Game 3: East 7, Canada 1
- Game 4: Central 15, Washington D9 0
- Game 5: Asia-Pacific 7, Southwest 1
- Game 6: Latin America 27, Europe-Africa 15
Monday, Aug. 3
- Game 7: Latin America 12, Central 4
- Game 8: Canada 11, Southwest 10
- Game 9: Southeast 18, Washington D9 4
- Game 10: West 2, East 0
Tuesday, Aug. 4
- Game 11: West 13, Canada 1
- Game 12: Southeast 8, Latin America 0
- Game 13: East 12, Southwest 1
- Game 14: Central 13, Europe-Africa 1
- Game 15: Latin America 13, Washington D9 0
- Game 16: Asia-Pacific 7, Canada 4
Wednesday, Aug. 5
- Game 17: Europe-Africa 7, Washington D9 5
- Game 18: East 2, Asia-Pacific 0
- Game 19: Southeast 10, Central 0
- Game 20: West 15, Southwest 2
Thursday, Aug. 6 – Quarterfinals
- Game 21: West 5, Europe-Africa 0 (Europe-Africa eliminated)
- Game 22: Southeast 15, Canada 5 (Canada eliminated)
- Game 23: Asia-Pacific 2, Latin America 1 (Latin America eliminated)
- Game 24: Central 2, East 1 (East eliminated)
Friday, Aug. 7 – Semifinals
- Game 25: West 5, Asia-Pacific 3 (Asia-Pacific eliminated)
- Game 26: Southeast 5, Central 2 (Central eliminated)
Saturday, Aug. 8
- Championship: West vs. Southeast, 4 p.m., ESPN app
Junior League Softball World Series teams
There are 10 teams split into two pools competing in the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series.
Pool A
| Region | Team | Location |
| Central | Hudsonville LL | Hudsonville, Michigan |
| Europe-Africa | Bohemia LL | Bohemia, Czechia |
| Latin America | Guayama Softball LL | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
| Southeast | Mallard Creek LL | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Washington D9 | Kirkland American LL | Kirkland, Washington |
Pool B
| Region | Team | Location |
| Asia-Pacific | Bacolod City LL | Bacolod City, Philippines |
| Canada | On Field LLS LL | Repentigny, Quebec |
| East | West Suburban LL | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Southwest | Shiner LL | Shiner, Texas |
| West | Foothill LL | Palo Cedro, California |
