Major League Baseball is bringing two National League contenders to one of its most meaningful annual stages, announcing that the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves will square off in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic. The game, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, will take place at Williamsport’s Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, continuing MLB’s tradition of connecting its biggest stars with the next generation of players.

The matchup will air exclusively on ESPN at 7:10 p.m. ET (6:10 p.m. CT), with coverage also streaming on the ESPN App and available on ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes. The Brewers will serve as the home team in the contest.

The Little League Classic has become one of baseball’s most unique showcases. Unlike typical regular-season events, the day is structured around interaction between big leaguers and youth athletes competing in the Little League Baseball World Series. Players from both participating MLB clubs will spend the afternoon visiting the LLWS complex, taking in games, meeting young competitors, and signing autographs an element that has become central to the event’s identity.

Later that evening, LLWS teams and their families will make their way to Bowman Field, where they will fill the stands and create a celebratory, intimate atmosphere that differs from the typical MLB ballpark setting. The presence of young players from around the world lends the game a distinctive energy, blending the highest level of baseball with the pure joy of the sport.

The Little League Classic debuted in 2017 with a matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. Since then, the event has featured a rotating cast of clubs, including the Mets, Phillies, Cubs, Guardians, Angels, Orioles, Red Sox, Nationals, Yankees, Tigers, and, most recently, the Mariners in 2025. Each edition has reinforced MLB’s ongoing effort to highlight the global youth baseball community while spotlighting the league’s commitment to fan engagement.

Williamsport, long regarded as a bucket-list destination for baseball families, hosts the Little League World Series every August. The tournament brings together 20 teams of players aged 10 to 12 from across the globe. For many of these young athletes, the opportunity to watch Major Leaguers compete just hours after meeting them creates lifelong memories and underscores the power of the sport to inspire.

With the Brewers and Braves both fielding competitive rosters and boasting strong developmental pipelines, the 2026 Classic promises not just a memorable environment but also a compelling on-field matchup. As MLB continues to invest in expanding the game’s reach, events like this stand as a reminder of baseball’s enduring connection between generations.