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Forget NFL preseason -- the most exciting event on the summer sports calendar is here.
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) kicks off Wednesday, featuring 38 televised games on ESPN from Aug. 19–30. The 20-team, double-elimination tournament splits teams into U.S. and International brackets, with the top squad from each side advancing to the world championship.
Everyone loves to watch these boys (and girls) compete at the highest level, and the interest in betting on them has reached a fever pitch.
BetOnline Sports & Casino is offering Little League odds for the sixth consecutive year, and the platform said the sport has seen a rapid rise in popularity.
"We offer Little League World Series odds because there's a massive demand for it," BetOnline Brand Manager Dave Mason said. "Our customers request these odds every year, and we’ll take more bets on the LLBWS over the next two weeks than on established markets such as the WNBA, Major League Soccer, pro tennis or golf.”
To protect tournament integrity, BetOnline strictly limits maximum wager sizes.
“We recognize gambling isn’t for everyone, and throughout our 25-year history, we’ve prioritized responsible gaming,” Mason added. “We’re not forcing anyone to bet, and our platform is strictly for adults who choose to participate.”
After handle (total money wagered) doubled from 2024 to 2025, BetOnline projects record-breaking LLBWS volume again this year. Player props and game lines will be available in the coming days.
| LLBWS - U.S. Bracket | ||
| Texas | 5/2 | (+250) |
| California | 3/1 | |
| New Jersey | 4/1 | |
| Alabama | 5/1 | |
| Iowa | 6/1 | |
| Massachusetts | 8/1 | |
| Pennsylvania | 9/1 | |
| Nevada | 10/1 | |
| Ohio | 18/1 | |
| Washington | 25/1 | |
| LLBWS - Intl. Bracket | ||
| South Korea | 2/1 | |
| Nicaragua | 3/1 | |
| Japan | 7/2 | (+350) |
| Dominican Republic | 4/1 | |
| Mexico | 7/1 | |
| Curacao | 9/1 | |
| Panama | 16/1 | |
| Canada | 20/1 | |
| Czechia | 25/1 | |
| Australia | 35/1 |
The U.S. side of the LLBWS bracket lost to the International side in 2025, but prior to that it had captured six straight global titles. That said, the oddsmakers have made the U.S. an early underdog again this year in the championship.
2026 LLBWS Champion
U.S. Team 1/1 (+100)
International Team 5/7 (-140)
