The winning team advances to the next round of the elimination bracket on Tuesday (matchup TBD). The losing team will be eliminated from contention. This page will be updated on Sunday with a matchup breakdown before the game and live,

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA— Fresh off a thrilling win over defending 2024 LLWS champion Lake Mary in the Southeast Regional final, Irmo LL of South Carolina cruised past Braintree LL of Massachusetts — the New England Region champion — 13-0 in one-hit fashion in each team’s Williamsport opener on Thursday.

Day 5 began with a United States bracket game between Washington (Northwest region) and Massachusetts (New England). Bonney Lake, Washington edged Braintree, Massachusetts 3-2 to keep their championship hopes alive. Elsewhere, Canada scored a blowout win in the International bracket, routing Australia 12-0 in five innings.

After an opening-game loss, the local stars from Braintree hoped to fend off elimination on Saturday vs. Texas. We have the play-by-play coverage.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the eight remaining teams at the 2025 Little League World Series meet up for a pair of semifinal games and a pair of elimination games on the last day that will have four games taking place.

The Little League World Series began Wednesday, Aug. 13 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24. Games will be presented across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

Thursday was the second day of the Little League World Series, with four matchups on the docket in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Below, we'll break down the day's scores, top highlights and updated bracket.

The top 20 Little League teams from around the globe enter Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 Little League World Series champions.

The magical summer for Braintree American Little League continues as the 12-year-olds won in extra innings Thursday night to advance to the Little League World Series. Facing off in Bristol, Connecticut, Braintree took on Bedford, New Hampshire on Thursday in the New England Regional championship game.

As Braintree players gear up for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, here's some info on their Massachusetts hometown.