New Jersey's Jackson Holbrook Little League is fighting for a spot in the Little League World Series 2025 as they face a rematch against Connecticut on Wednesday, Aug. 6 for a spot in the Metro Region championship game.
Jackson Holbrook lost by one run due to a single controversial slide against Conneticut's Fairfield National Little League team during Game 1 on Aug. 2, and are fighting for vengeance tomorrow. The Ocean County, New Jersey team came back in their second game of the tournament with a sweeping 15-0 shutout against Rhode Island (Burrillville LL) in the Metro Region Tournament on Aug. 3.
Jackson Holbrook went undefeated this summer (14-0) with a win over Elmora (Elizabeth) in the District 18, Section 3 state chmpionships on July 27. Should they beat Connecticut tomorrow, Aug. 6, they will head to the Metro Region championship game to take on the undefeated New York St. James-Smithtown Little League team on Friday, Aug. 8.
Here's everything to know, from how to tune in and the schedule moving forward.
When is Jackson Holbrook Little League World Series game on?
Jackson Holbrook vs Fairfield National will play at 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in the 2025 Little League Metro Regional Tournament, held in Bristol, Connecticut
Where can I watch New Jersey vs Connecticut Little League game?
The Little League World Series 2025 regional game between New Jersey and Connecticut will air on cable TV via ESPN. You can stream it on any platform that has ESPN.
How to follow New Jersey vs Connecticut Little League score
The score of the Jackson Holbrook vs Fairfield National game will be updated live on GameChanger, a product of Dick's Sporting Goods and sponsor of the LLBWS.
Metro Region 2025 schedule
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are part of the 2025 Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament, held in Bristol, Connecticut, from Aug. 2-8. New York's St. James-Smithtown LL is undefeated in the tournament, beating Rhode Island in Game 2 in a whopping 18-0 shutout, before scoring 6-1 in Game 4 against Connecticut.
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When does Jackson Holbrook play next?
If Jackson Holbrook beats Fairfield National on Aug. 6, the New Jersey team will then play New York in the Championship game on Friday, Aug. 8 for a spot in the 2025 Little League World Series. The winning Metro Region team will first play in the LLWS on Aug. 13 against the winner of the Southwest region.
Little League Metro Region bracket
You can follow the 2025 Little League Metro Region Tournament matchups, dates and times via the bracket below or online.
How old are Little League World Series players?
The Little League Baseball World Series only permits players aged 10 to 12. The birthday cutoff is Aug. 31, so all players in the 2025 LLWS must be born between Aug. 31, 2013 and Aug. 31, 2015. This wasn't always the case; prior to 2018, players aged 13 were allowed to play in the LLWS. In 2015, the LLWS organizing body implemented a new change that pushed the age determination date from April 30 to Aug. 31, preventing anyone who turns 13 during the baseball season from playing in the major division.
When is the Little League World Series 2025?
The 2025 Little League World Series is set to begin Aug. 13 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The tournament features 38 games spread across 10 days, broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. This year, there are 10 U.S. teams representing different regions, and 10 international teams across the globe. The U.S. and International championship games are on Saturday, Aug. 23. The winners of those games will advance to the Little League World Series 2025 championship game on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. Eastern on ABC.
Little League World Series 2025 schedule
The Little League World Series 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 13, culminating in the World Series championship game on Aug. 24.
Little League World Series 2025 bracket
You can follow the 2025 Little League World Series matchups, dates and times via the bracket below or online.
When is the Little League Home Run Derby 2025?
The Little League Home Run Derby will take place at 5 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. ESPN will broadcast the derby final the following day, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22.
When is the Mariners vs Mets Little League Classic game?
The New York Mets and Seattle Mariners will compete in the 2025 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. The game will serve as a home contest for the Mets and will air nationally at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball." As is tradition, all Mets and Mariners players will attend all Little League games on Aug. 17.
Who won Little League World Series 2024?
Lake Mary Little League from Florida won the state's first-ever Little League World Championship in 2024. Florida beat Chinese Taipei 2-1.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.