The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers will meet in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic on Sunday, Aug. 23, with first pitch set for 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT at Journey Bank Ballpark inside Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, PA. The game is part of MLB Players’ Weekend and will air on.
For viewers without cable, the matchup will also be available through live TV streaming services that carry. DirecTV includes the channel in most of its packages, including its Signature Packages and its MySports Genre Pack, while Fubo carries for the livestream and Sling’s $19.99 Essentials plan also includes it. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial and pricing starts at $49.99 per month for the MySports Genre Pack; Fubo starts at $64.99 per month, offers a five-day free trial and has current site promotions that take up to $30 off the first month. Fubo’s trial includes DVR.
The game lands in Williamsport while the 2026 Little League World Series is underway, turning a major league night into part of the youth tournament’s atmosphere. It is the ninth annual MLB Little League Classic, and last year’s edition brought the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners together in the event’s first interleague matchup. This one keeps the format moving forward, but with a twist on the viewing side: ESPN2 will carry an “Alumni-cast” alongside the main telecast.
MLB said that secondary broadcast will feature special guests and commentators who have participated in the Little League World Series, including former Major Leaguers Todd Frazier and Devon Travis. What it does not yet spell out is how far that broadcast will go beyond the added voices themselves, leaving the ESPN2 feed as a companion rather than a full replacement for the main game.
That leaves the practical answer for fans simple enough. The Braves and Brewers are the matchup, is the main channel, and ESPN2 adds the alumni version for anyone who wants a different lens on the same night. With the Little League World Series running through Aug. 30, the classic is set up as one of the week’s showcase events, and the next thing viewers will see is the first pitch on Sunday evening.
Official Little League Classic merch is also available online at Fanatics.com, including jerseys and hats for both clubs with the MLB Little League Classic logo embroidered on each item.
