The 2026 tournament was the 79th edition of the Little League World Series.
The event’s history began in 1947, when the first tournament was held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The competition has continued as an annual youth baseball championship, with interruptions and changes in format across its history.
The 2026 edition took place from August 19 through August 30 at the Little League International complex in South Williamsport. Ten U.S. teams and 10 international teams competed in that edition.
The edition count is not the same as the number of participating teams, tournament games, or championship titles. In 2026, the field contained 20 teams, while the event itself was numbered as the 79th edition. Curaçao won the championship, defeating Mountain 11–2 in the final.