Softball fans, rejoice: Non-stop action is coming your way.
The 2024 Junior League Softball World Series begins with a slate of six games on Sunday, July 28. All of the action throughout the tournament, which runs through Sunday, August 3, can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Ten teams representing regions from around the world are split into two pools of five; the top two teams from each region advance to the semifinals, setting the stage for a traditional single-elimination bracket. All of the games are played in Kirkland, Wash.
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This year marks the 23rd iteration of the competition, which has been held annually (except for 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic) since 1999.
The team from Bago, Philippines, won the competition last season, beating the representatives from Milford, Conn., in the championship game.
Here's everything that you need to know in order to watch this year's Junior League Softball World Series on ESPN+, including a complete schedule with live stream information.
Junior League Softball World Series teams
Ten teams will compete in the 2024 Junior League Softball World Series, divided into two pools, as shown below.
Pool A Teams
| Region | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Central | Poland Community Little League | Poland, Ohio |
| Europe-Africa | Prague Little League | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Latin America | Jose Gonzalez Torres Little League | Monterrey, Mexico |
| Southeast | Jefferson County Little League | Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia |
| Washington D9 | Kirkland American/National LL | Kirkland, Wash. |
Pool B Teams
| Region | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | Smokey Mountain Little League | Manila, Philippines |
| Canada | On Field LLS Little League | Quebec, District 3 |
| East | Indiana Little League | Indiana, Pa. |
| Southwest | Centex Little League | Little River-Academy, Texas |
| West | Goodyear Little League | Goodyear, Ariz. |
Junior League Softball World Series schedule
The 2024 Junior League Softball World Series begins with a full slate of six games on Sunday, July 28, and ends with the championship game on Sunday, August 3.
See below for a complete schedule.
Sunday, July 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| West 17, Canada 4 | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Latin America 6, Southeast 3 | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| East 8, Southwest 4 | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Europe-Africa 6, Central 1 | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Southwest 9, Canada 6 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Latin America 15, Washington D9 0 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Monday, July 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Europe-Africa 13, Washington D9 4 | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| East 11, West 1 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Tuesday, July 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| West 10, Asia-Pacific 0 | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Europe-Africa 4, Southeast 1 | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| East 9, Canada 2 | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Central 10, Washington D9 0 | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Europe-Africa 14, Latin America 4 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Southwest 15, Asia-Pacific 0 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Wednesday, July 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Central 6, Latin America 0 | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| East 4, Asia-Pacific 3 | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Washington D9 8, Southeast 3 | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Southwest 8, West 3 | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Central 15, Southeast 5 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Canada 6, Asia-Pacific 4 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Thursday, August 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 21: East 5, Washington D9 3 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 22: Europe-Africa 7, Canada 5 | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 23: Central 2, West 1 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 24: Southwest 4, Latin America 1 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Friday, August 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 25: East vs. Central | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 26: Europe-Africa vs. Southwest | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Saturday, August 3
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Championship: Game 25 winner vs. Game 26 winner | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
How to watch Junior League Softball World Series
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Viewers will not be able to watch the Junior League Softball World Series on broadcast television.
However, all of the games are available to be streamed live on ESPN+.