LLWS weather updates: Second day of action at Williamsport delayed due to incoming rain

The 2026 Little League World Series kicked off on Wednesday with four games, but Mother Nature appears to be interfering with Day 2 in Williamsport.

With eight teams scheduled to compete on Thursday in their opening matchup at this year's Little League World Series, heavy rain fell in central Pennsylvania.

Multiple games were moved back due to the inclement weather.

Here's the latest on the weather conditions and time changes for Thursday's LLWS games.

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LLWS weather updates

Little League announced at 2 p.m. ET that two games on Thursday were pushed back due to weather.

Australia vs. Mexico, originally scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET first pitch, was pushed back to 6 p.m. ET. The same was the case for the matchup between Hamilton, Ohio, and Henderson, Nevada, going from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

In its announcement, Little League said updates on the other two games for the day, both scheduled for 6 p.m. ET starts originally, would be shared later in the day. 

According to AccuWeather, there is a chance of rain in Williamsport into the evening, including a 49% chance at 6 p.m. and a 33% chance at 7 p.m. before the skies clear.

Due to the impact of expected inclement weathers and to provide the best playing experience for all teams, Games 5 and 6 have been moved to 6 PM ET. #LLWS pic.twitter.com/q8qTOMaW1D

LLWS schedule today

The first two LLWS games of Thursday were pushed back three hours due to weather.

Game 7 and Game 8, however, have not been given updated times after the changes, with the potential of being moved into Friday.

• Game 5: Australia vs. Mexico — 6 p.m.
• Game 6: Great Lakes vs. Mountain — 6 p.m.
• Game 7: Curacao vs. Japan —TBD
• Game 8: West vs. Midwest — TBD 

LLWS rain delay rules

Little League officials will determine whether a game can be played due to weather, prioritizing player safety and the field conditions. Play is also suspended during games for heavy rain or lightning.

If a game is stopped with at least four full innings already completed, it is considered final. If not, then it becomes a suspended game, and play will resume from that point on at a later time. 

Weather at the LLWS can often impact the schedule over multiple days, with games being shifted around to accommodate weather conditions.

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