The 2025 Little League World Series continued on Sunday, Aug. 17 with four elimination games.
Day 5 began with a United States bracket game between Washington (Northwest region) and Massachusetts (New England). Bonney Lake, Washington edged Braintree, Massachusetts 3-2 to keep their championship hopes alive. Elsewhere, Canada scored a blowout win in the International bracket, routing Australia 12-0 in five innings.
In the third game of the day, Hawaii (West region) pounded Illinois (Great Lakes region) 9-1, as the team from Clarendon Hills, Illinois saw their tournament come to an end. The final game featured a walk-off win as Mexico ousted Panama 2-1.
The winning teams will now have a day off before returning to the field on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The losing teams were eliminated from the tournament. USA TODAY Sports had coverage of each of the four games on Sunday. Scroll below for highlights and scores of every game played so far in the 2025 Little League World Series.
Little League World Series Day 5 scores
Sunday, Aug. 17
Game 17 (U.S.): Washington 3, Massachusetts 2
Game 18 (International): Canada 12, Australia 0
Game 19 (U.S.): Hawaii 9, Illinois 1
Game 20 (International): Mexico 2, Panama 1
Mexico earns walk-off win over Panama
Xavier Nolasco drove in Iker Castaneda for the game-winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning as Mexico beat Panama 2-1 in the final game of the day. Castaneda hit a one-out double to right, and Luis Sanchez reached on an error before Nolasco singled to left to plate Castaneda for the walk-off win. With the victory, Mexico improves to 2-1, while Panama is eliminated.
Panama ties Mexico 1-1 in sixth inning
Panama tied the game in the top of the sixth inning on their final at-bats. Eric Rodriguez reached on a bunt infield single before advancing to second on an error. The next batter, Isaac Dufau, also reached on an error, allowing Rodriguez to come home with the tying run.
Hawai’i jumps up early and cruises to win over Illinois
It was an 8-0 lead after two innings for Hawai’i, and that’s just about all they would need as they finished out the victory by a score of 9-1.
Illinois gets on the board in the fourth
Facing a 9-0 deficit, Illinois batter Liam Harrigan single through the left side, allowing Jack Kaczmarski to score easily. Illinois still has the bases juiced with one out in the top of the fourth.
Hawai’i opens up 8-0 lead in the second inning
This one is turning into an unfortunate laugher for Illinois: Hawai’i has opened up an 8-0 lead heading into the bottom of the second inning, as the offense is humming early on.
Hawai’i leads 3-0 after Bronson Fermahin homer
It’s a big fly for the little leaguers: Hawai’i’s Bronson Fermahin put his team on the board with a three-run shot in the bottom of the first vs. Illinois.
Hawai’i and Illinois face off
In the third game of the day, Hawai’i and Illinois square off in an elimination matchup.
Canada closes out Australia in dominant fashion
A monster fifth inning by Canada led to a 12-0 win, finished out by pitcher Misha Lee. Canada advances.
Canada pours it on in fifth inning
It’s been all Canada all day vs. Australia. Canada has opened up a 12-0 lead with one out in the top of the fifth inning, with the bases loaded.
Canada adds run in the fourth inning
The inning ends with a ground ball off the bat off Emmett Stefanson but not before Canada notches another run. A weak infield dribbler scores Davis Weibel to give Canada the 4-0 lead entering the home half of the fourth.
Team Canada puts two more on the board vs. Australia
Canada mounted a mini-rally in the third inning, putting up two more runs courtesy of a wild pitch and a Matthew Wong single. A sparkling play in center by Australia’s Josh Campbell-Manfield ended the top half of the inning.
Canada takes lead on sac fly
The game’s first run goes to Canada: Vancouver takes the lead courtesy of a sac fly, giving them a 1-0 second-inning lead over the Australians. Canada 1, Australia 0
Australia squares off against Canada in international bracket
In the second game of today’s LLWS action, Canada and Australia are underway in Williamsport.
Washington downs Massachusetts, advance
It was win or go home for Braintree, and Washington sent them home to the tune of a 3-2 victory. Washington plays Tuesday vs. the loser of Metro vs. Midwest (scheduled for Monday).
Washington takes back the lead in the bottom of the second
Asher Monson scores on a Cole Sehlin single to tie the game, followed by Atley Eager scoring on a wild pitch to give Washington the lead in the bottom of the second. Washington 3, Massachusetts 2.
Massachusetts answers with two runs in second
It didn’t take long for Braintree to tee up some runs of their own in the second. A Sam Trotta knock brings home Ryan Fennell and Henry Kuka, allowing Massachusetts to take the lead in the second.
Washington strikes first vs. Massachusetts
It didn’t take long for Washington to get on the board vs. Massachusetts: Bonney Lake’s Colton Audette singled home Mason Woods from second for the first run of the game. Washington 1, Massachusetts 0.
Little League World Series Day 5 schedule, scores
Sunday, Aug. 17
All times Eastern
Game 17 (U.S.): Washington 3, vs. Massachusetts 2
Game 18 (International): Canada 12, Australia 0
Game 19 (U.S.): Hawai’i 9, Illinois 1
Game 20 (International): Panama vs. Mexico, 2 p.m. | ESPN
What time is the Little League World Series today?
The first game on Sunday, Aug. 17 starts at 9 a.m. ET with the final game starting at 2 p.m. ET. All games take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in either Howard J. Lamade Stadium or Little League Volunteer Stadium.
Little League World Series 2025: TV, time and how to watch
The Little League World Series began Wednesday, Aug. 13 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24. Games will be presented across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Times: Coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET
TV: ESPN/ABC
Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
Watch 2025 Little League World Series on Fubo
Little League World Series Day 4 results
Saturday, Aug. 16
Game 13 (International): Australia 5, Czechia 3
Game 14 (U.S.): Massachusetts 7, Texas 3
Game 15 (International): Mexico 11, Puerto Rico 5
Game 16 (U.S.): Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 2
Little League World Series Day 3 results
Friday, Aug. 15
Game 9 (International): Venezuela 4, Canada 0
Game 10 (U.S.): Nevada 5, Washington 3
Game 11 (International): Aruba 8, Panama 2
Game 12 (U.S.): Connecticut 5, Hawaii 1
Little League World Series Day 2 results
Thursday, Aug. 14
Game 5 (International): Japan 12, Czechia 0
Game 6 (U.S.): South Carolina 13, Massachusetts 0
Game 7 (International): Chinese Taipei 3, Mexico 0
Game 8: (U.S.): South Dakota 2, Pennsylvania 0
Little League World Series Day 1 results
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Game 1 (International): Venezuela 5, Puerto Rico 0
Game 2 (U.S.): Nevada 16, Illinois 1
Game 3 (International): Panama 7, Australia 2
Game 4 (U.S.): Connecticut 1, Texas 0