Braves and Brewers to Play in 2026 MLB Little League Classic

The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers will face off in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic, a unique event celebrating youth baseball. The game is scheduled for Williamsport, Pennsylvania, during the Little League World Series, which runs from August 19 to August 30.

This marks the first visit to Williamsport for both franchises. The historic Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, originally built in 1926 and renovated in 2017, will host the contest. The event underscores Major League Baseball's commitment to global youth baseball development.

The pitching matchup features Atlanta's right-hander Tyler Mahle against Milwaukee's left-hander Shane Drohan. Mahle has impressed since joining the Braves, posting a 1.45 ERA in his first three starts. Drohan, acquired from Boston, has been a key rotation piece but is expected to transition to a relief role after this start to manage his workload. For Drohan, pitching in Williamsport fulfills a childhood dream.

Both teams are expected to field strong lineups. The Braves, managed by Walt Weiss, will rely on key players like Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Austin Riley. The Brewers, known for their aggressive baserunning and high on-base percentage, will feature players such as Brice Turang and William Contreras.

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For Drohan, opening in Williamsport is fulfilling the dream he had at 12 years old.