Where to watch Japan vs. Curacao Little League International Championship for free today

A battle-tested Japan meets undefeated Curacao in the Little League International Championship today. Find out how to watch this game for free. (AP Photo/Caleb Craig)APIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- An international Little League champion will be crowned as Japan battles Curacao today – Saturday, Aug. 29 – at Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. How to watch Japan vs. Curacao What: 2026 Little League World Series International Championship: Japan vs. CuracaoWhen: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026Time: 12:30 p.m. Eastern Where: Lamade Stadium | South Williamsport, Pa. Channel: ABCStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and ESPN StreamingHow do I watch Japan vs. Curacao Little League for free?This Little League matchup will broadcast live on ABC and also stream on the ESPN app. You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month. Looking for a cheap option? Fans can watch this game on SlingTV with Sling Select for $19.99. NOTE: Local channels are available with this package in select markets. What to expect for today’s game Japan is making its first international title game appearance since 2019. After a rocky start, the Japanese from Joto Little League of Tokyo have fought back through the elimination bracket with five wins in six days, including a 4-1 triumph over Nicaragua in the semifinals. They became the first-ever team in Little League history to win five straight games after being held scoreless in the opener. Japan manager Masanori Takeda has pressed all the right buttons during the run. The pitching combination of Tensei Yazawa, Takeru Yorozu, Ryosuke Takaoka, Kei Kawanishi, Rui Tobata, Yunosuke Yabe and Shinnosuke Ijima has been brilliant. Watch Japan vs. Curacao Little League International Championship for free with DIRECTV Curacao remains undefeated and within two wins of completing a storybook run. It marks the tiny nation’s first Little League International Championship appearance since 2022 where they won and finished runner-up in the World Championship game. The Pariba Little Leaguers of Willemstad threw a 6-0 combined no-hitter against Japan earlier in the tournament on Aug. 21. They have allowed just three runs in the Little League World Series. All three came against Nicaragua in the winner’s bracket final, a matchup they claimed, 12-3. Jaymiell Martina and Giendry Ryan previously pitched strategically to be available in this international title game spotlight. The winner will face either Ohio or Nevada in the Little League World Series Championship game on Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. Eastern. UNC vs. TCU Aer Lingus Classic FREE STREAM: How to watch, channel, timeHow to watch OHSAA football Week 2 on NFHS Network today | Avon, St. Ignatius, MentorBrowns fans are rushing to buy just-released Nike NFL Vomero 18 colorways shoesHow to watch Browns vs. Patriots preseason finale today: Free NFL live streamHow to watch Steelers vs. Bills preseason finale today: Free NFL live stream Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...