Another ticket to the 2026 Little League Baseball^® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile (LLBWS), has officially been punched as Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League (Leon, Nicaragua) emerged victorious over Santiago Oriente Little League (Santiago, Chile) 3-1 in the Latin America Region Tournament championship game.

Nicaragua earned its Region title with a 7-0 overall record in the event, marking the league’s first trip to Williamsport and only the fourth trip for the country (1968, 1970, 2022). Nicaragua, represented by 14 de Septiembre Little League, finished its last trip to Williamsport with a 3-2 overall record at the World Series, falling to the International Champions from the Caribbean.

Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League will begin the 2026 LLBWS on Wednesday, August 19, at 1 p.m. ET against the Caribbean Region, on ESPN, marking the first game of this year’s tournament.

The 2026 LLBWS will take place from August 19-30, 2026. For more information about the LLBWS, including visitor resources, special guests, and more, check back all summer long at LittleLeague.org/World Series. To start planning your visit to Williamsport, go to LittleLeague.org/Visit.

Fans looking to represent their favorite region can purchase their adidas replica jersey and official New Era cap, as well as other region-specific merchandise, at the official retail location of the Little League World Series by visiting ShopLittleLeague.org or stopping at the Little League Flagship Store on-site at the Little League Baseball World Series Complex.  Also, don’t forget to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING on all U.S. orders, all Series long.

• Region: Latin America
• Region Tournament Record: 7-0
• League LLBWS Appearances: 1^st
• Country LLBWS Appearances: 4^th
• Little League First Chartered: 2026
• Country Fun Fact: Baseball is Nicaragua’s national sport, and the country’s growing Little League program has quickly become one of Latin America’s emerging powers, inspiring young players across the nation.