There is a day off from games at the 2025 Little League World Series, but there is still a competition taking place as the kids take part in the Little League World Series Home Run Derby at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, Pa.
The competition is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN+ on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console for $11.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $16.99 per month.
The competition started on Thursday. The Little Leaguers participate in three rounds with eliminations happening after the second round based on combined home runs in the first two rounds. The winner is determined based on the combined total for all three rounds for the finalists.
What: 2025 Little League World Series Home Run Derby
When: Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. EDT
Where: Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, Pa.
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN+
Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.
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