Little League World Series games today: LLWS schedule for Thursday, Aug. 22

The Little League World Series continues on Thursday with must-see action ahead of the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby which will air on Friday.

The first game will feature Japan, who is coming off a loss to Chinese Taipei and will be playing against Venezuela to kick off the day's action.

The T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby will follow the first game and will allow the best players to step onto the field and swing like the professional players they look up to. This unique opportunity gives children nationwide the chance to represent their community through this event on the Little League's biggest stage.

According to Little League, the home run derby "is set to take place at Volunteer Stadium on Thursday, August 22, at 5 p.m. ET and will then be aired on ESPN2 on Friday, August 23, at 7 p.m. ET."

Little League World Series: Aug. 22 schedule

Thursday's action begins at 3 p.m., here's a rundown of the games including the T-Mobile Home Run Derby:

All times Eastern .

• Japan vs. Venezuela, 3 p.m. | Lamade Stadium | ESPN
• The T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby, 5 p.m. | Volunteer Stadium | aired ESPN2 Friday at 7 p.m. ET
• Nevada vs. Florida, 7 p.m. | Lamade Stadium | ESPN

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