2026 MLB Little League Classic Sweepstakes: Braves vs Brewers ticket guide
MLB and Little League International announced the 2026 MLB Little League Classic on June 24, 2026. The Atlanta Braves face the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, August 23 at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The game airs live on ESPN and ESPN Radio at 7:10 PM ET.
9th
Annual Classic
100
Years of Bowman Field
14
MLB Clubs Since 2017
50
Sweepstakes Prizes
This is the ninth annual MLB Little League Classic. Since the event launched in 2017, fourteen different Major League clubs have come to Williamsport. The 2026 edition marks a special milestone for Bowman Field, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this season.
2026 MLB Little League Classic – Game Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Teams | Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers |
| Date | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 7:10 PM ET |
| Stadium | Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| TV Broadcast | ESPN – Sunday Night Baseball |
| Radio | ESPN Radio |
| Home Team | Williamsport Crosscutters host Bowman Field |
| Special Note | Bowman Field celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 |
LLWS connection: LLWS players, coaches, umpires, and their families attend the Classic every year as special guests. The game falls on August 23 – the same week the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series runs at Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium just down the road.
How to Enter the 2026 MLB Little League Classic Ticket Sweepstakes
MLB and Little League International offer free tickets to Lycoming County residents through an annual sweepstakes. This is the only way for local residents to win tickets to the game. No purchase is necessary to enter.
Deadline: July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. The sweepstakes entry window opens June 25 at 10:00 AM ET and closes July 9 at 10:00 AM ET. Do not wait – entries close fast.
1- Confirm your eligibility
You must be a legal resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania or its surrounding areas in Lycoming County. You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
2- Visit MLB.com/LLClassic
Go to MLB.com/LLClassic starting June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. This is the only way to enter. No in-person or mail entries are accepted.
3- Submit one entry per person
Limit one entry per person and one entry per email address. Duplicate entries are disqualified. Enter only once.
4- Wait for winner notification
MLB notifies winners shortly after the sweepstakes closes on July 9. Winners receive instructions on how to claim their tickets. Transportation and lodging are not included.
| Sweepstakes Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Entry Opens | June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET |
| Entry Closes | July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET |
| Entry URL | MLB.com/LLClassic |
| Total Prizes | 50 prize packages |
| Eligibility | Lycoming County, PA residents age 18 and older |
| Cost to Enter | Free – no purchase necessary |
| Entries Per Person | One entry per person and email address |
| Transportation | Not included |
| Lodging | Not included |
Who else gets tickets: LLWS players, coaches, umpires, and families receive tickets as part of the event. Local Little League teams from the greater Lycoming County community also receive tickets through Little League International.
Historic Bowman Field – 100 Years in 2026
Historic Bowman Field sits in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It serves as the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters, a collegiate summer league team in the MLB Draft League. The field opened in 1926, making 2026 its 100th anniversary season.
Bowman Field is one of the oldest active professional baseball stadiums in the United States. It has hosted minor league baseball for most of its history. The MLB Little League Classic brings Major League Baseball to this historic venue each August.
Why Bowman Field works: The stadium holds a few thousand fans in a tight, intimate setting. Major League players and Little League families share the same space. That combination creates one of the most personal fan experiences in professional baseball. Jason Fink, President and CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, called it “one of the most intimate fan experiences in all of professional sports.”
Every MLB Little League Classic Since 2017
The MLB Little League Classic launched in 2017 as a partnership between Major League Baseball and Little League International. Every year, one regular season MLB game moves to Williamsport during the LLWS. Here is the full history.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
2017
First-ever MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field. The event launched a tradition that has run without interruption.
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets
2018
Second edition of the Classic. Both teams brought strong rosters to Williamsport in front of a packed Bowman Field crowd.
Cleveland Indians vs Chicago White Sox
2019
Third annual Classic. One of the most well-attended editions of the event at that point in its history.
Cancelled
2020
The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled both the LLWS and the MLB Little League Classic in 2020.
New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies
2021
The Classic returned alongside a US-only LLWS. Both teams returned to Bowman Field in the event’s comeback year.
Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles
2022
Full international LLWS returned. The Classic drew strong TV ratings on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians
2023
Seventh edition of the Classic. The event continued to grow its national TV audience on ESPN.
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers
2024
Most-watched MLB Little League Classic ever. Drew 2.169 million viewers on ESPN – up 39 percent from the prior year.
Details TBD
2025
Eighth annual Classic at Bowman Field during the 2025 LLWS.
Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers
2026
Ninth annual Classic. Bowman Field’s 100th anniversary season. Game airs August 23 at 7:10 PM ET on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
2017
First Classic
14
Different MLB Clubs
2.17M
2024 Viewers on ESPN
100
Years of Bowman Field
How to Watch the 2026 MLB Little League Classic
The 2026 MLB Little League Classic airs live on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball on August 23 at 7:10 PM ET. It also airs on ESPN Radio. This is a regular season MLB game – watch it the same way you watch any ESPN game.
Conclusion
The 2026 MLB Little League Classic brings the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers to Bowman Field on August 23 at 7:10 PM ET on ESPN. Lycoming County residents can enter the free ticket sweepstakes at MLB.com/LLClassic from June 25 through July 9 at 10:00 AM ET. Bowman Field turns 100 this season. The Classic is now in its ninth year and remains one of the most unique fan experiences in professional baseball.
