Chaires-Capitola Little League from Tallahassee faces off against Irmo, South Carolina, in the 2026 Little League World Series Southeast regional. Irmo is the defending regional champion, having won the title in 2025. Today鈥檚 winner moves on to play on Sunday, Aug. 9, while the loser heads to an elimination game tomorrow, Aug. 8. Chaires-Capitola made a strong start by defeating Columbus, Georgia, 16-1, and aims to continue their journey towards the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, beginning Aug. 19.

By the Numbers
  • Chaires-Capitola won their opener against Columbus with a score of 16-1 over just four innings.
  • Irmo won their first game against Shady Spring, West Virginia, featuring a three-run fifth inning.
State of Play
  • Today's game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and is streamed on ESPN+.
  • Chaires faces a double-elimination format, meaning they must win to avoid elimination.
What's Next

The next matchup for the winner will be on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. If Chaires loses, they'll play Saturday at 1 p.m. The stakes are high as they compete for a chance to represent the Southeast in the LLWS.

Bottom Line

Chaires-Capitola Little League's performance today is critical for their aspirations in the regional tournament. A win not only secures a day off but also keeps their dreams of reaching Williamsport alive.