There's something inherently charming about the Little League Classic.
The small-capacity stadium, nature looming beyond the outfield fences, and the presence of the young players competing in the Little League World Series makes for a more intimate environment than MLB fans are used to.
This year's iteration features an East Coast matchup between the Phillies and the Nationals. As the Phillies continue to scrap and claw for a wild card spot, the Nationals find themselves in a position to play spoiler although they're entirely out of the playoff race.
The Orioles defeated the Red Sox in last year's Classic. This will mark the second year in a row teams will don their normal jerseys instead of alternate threads.
MORE: Watch the Little League Classic live on Fubo (free trial)
Here's what to know to watch the Little League Classic from Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.
What channel is the Phillies vs. Nationals Little League Classic on?
- TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2
- Live stream: ESPN+ | Fubo
ESPN will be providing the national television coverage of the game, with the broadcast being set up with the "Sunday Night Baseball" crew. Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez will be in the booth with Buster Olney on the sidelines.
An alternate KidsCast will also air on ESPN2 with commentary from Zach Brody, Owen Heffron, Pepper Persley and special guests.
Fans will have no shortage of streaming options, with the ability to watch it live on Watch ESPN, ESPN+, or Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial.
What time is the Phillies vs. Nationals Little League Classic?
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 20
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
The 2023 Little League Classic will be held at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 20 between the Nationals and the Phillies in an NL East showdown.
The Phillies are hunting for a wild card berth in the National League, whereas the Nationals are playing for picks at this point while trying to play spoiler in the NL playoff picture.
How to live stream the 2023 Little League Classic
Since this game is airing on ESPN, there are a myriad of options to watch it.
The ESPN app works on multiple devices, including on desktop, Roku TV, Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon Fire Stick, and on multiple smart TVs. It does, however, require a cable login to watch it unless you're an ESPN+ subscriber.
Alternatively, ESPN is part of Fubo, a cord-cutting cable option.
