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The American Legion World Series is back for its 99th edition, with top high school-age players from around the country playing for the title.
Shelby, North Carolina, will once again host the final stage of the event, which features the champions of eight regional tournaments held in early August. The teams are split into two brackets, with round-robin play set to determine the four semifinalists.
Last year's champion from Chesapeake, Virginia, did not make it back to the World Series, opening the door for a new title holder. Among the teams in this years World Series, the Great Lakes representative from Midland, Michigan, has the most recent trophy, in 2009.
See below for everything you need to know about when and where to tune in to every ALWS game in 2026:
Where to watch American Legion World Series 2026
Fans can stream every game of the 2026 American Legion World Series live on ESPN+ via the ESPN app. The semifinals and final will be broadcast by ESPNU and can also be streamed on fubo, which offers a free trial to new users. See the full game schedule below.
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American Legion World Series schedule, scores 2026
Thursday, Aug. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes 11, Northeast 2 | — | — |
| Central Plains 4, Western 2 | — | — |
| Southeast 4, Northwest 3 | — | — |
| Mid-South 10, Mid-Atlantic 4 | — | — |
Friday, Aug. 14
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast vs. Northwest | 4 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Southeast vs. Great Lakes | 7 p.m. | ESPN app |
Saturday, Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic vs. Western | 12 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Mid-South vs. Central Plains | 3 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Southeast vs. Northeast | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN app |
Sunday, Aug. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic vs. Central Plains | 1 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Great Lakes vs. Northwest | 4 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Mid-South vs. Western | 7 p.m. | ESPN app |
Monday, Aug. 17 - Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Stripes No. 1 vs. Stars No. 2 | 4 p.m. | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| Stars No. 1 vs. Stripes No. 2 | 7 p.m. | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
Tuesday, Aug. 18 - Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 6 p.m. | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
American Legion World Series teams 2026
Stripes Bracket
- Central Plains: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Mid-Atlantic: Whitehouse, New Jersey
- Mid-South: Tupelo, Mississippi
- Western: Fairfield, California
Stars Bracket
- Great Lakes: Midland, Michigan
- Northeast: Bedford, New Hampshire
- Northwest: Portland, Oregon
- Southeast: Jacksonville, Florida