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New Jersey champion Bayonne Central Little League faces Connecticut champion Darien Little League today in the opening round of the Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament.
The winner remains on the path to the Little League Baseball World Series 2026, which begins Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Bayonne enters today’s game in Bristol, Connecticut, after a dominant postseason run that ended with the program’s first New Jersey state championship.
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Bayonne became the first Hudson County Little League team to win a NJ state title since 1988 and carries a 10-0 postseason record heading into today’s NJ vs. CT Little League Baseball game. The team has outscored opponents 98-16 during its championship run and now joins champions from Connecticut (Darien Little League), New York (PYA LL of Port Washington) and Rhode Island (Lincoln Little League) in the four-team Metro Region Tournament.
Only one team will advance from the Metro Region to the 2026 Little League World Series. Here’s how to watch Bayonne vs Darien, what time the game starts, and the Metro Region bracket and schedule.
Bayonne Little League: When is NJ vs CT Little League World Series game on?
Bayonne vs Darien will play at 7 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in the 2026 Little League Metro Region Tournament, held in Bristol, Connecticut.
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The winner of the NJ vs CT game will remain on the path to the Little League World Series 2026 and advance in the Metro Region bracket, while the loser will move into the elimination bracket.
Where can I watch New Jersey vs Connecticut Little League game today?
The Little League World Series 2026 regions game between New Jersey and Connecticut will stream on ESPN+.
Bayonne Little League and Darien Little League are scheduled to play at 7 p.m. ET Saturday in Bristol, with the winner moving one step closer to Williamsport and the Little League World Series 2026.
The score of the Bayonne vs Darien game will be updated live on GameChanger, the official scoring and statistics partner of Little League Baseball. Fans can follow live scores, play-by-play updates, player stats and pitch tracking throughout the LLWS 2026 regions tournaments.
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Bayonne celebrates after defeating Blackwood in the New Jersey Little League State Championships at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne celebrates after defeating Blackwood in the New Jersey Little League State Championships at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Coach Justin Smith celebrates after Bayonne wins the New Jersey Little League championships at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Owen Feliz (9) celebrates after hitting a home run during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Chase Klimkowski (6) pitches the ball during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Logan Minch (3) pitches the ball during a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (1) hits the ball during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Mason Cashin (19) throws the ball as Bayonne Connor Reed (2) slides into second base during a game at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Dylan Imperato (7) stands in the batters box during a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Logan Minch (3) pitches the ball during a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Tyler Jarrett (12) looks on in between pitches during a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (0) and Bayonne Leandro Anaya (5) look on before a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (1) celebrates after hitting a home run during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Dexter Skovronski (30) walks of the field before a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood and Bayonne react during a game at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Carly Kaufman sings the national anthem before a game between Bayonne and Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood Logan Minch (3) reacts during a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (1) celebrates after hitting a home run during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Blackwood John Paul American (18) and Blackwood Isaac Stahre (23) look on before a game against Bayonne at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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The Bergen County Sheriff Department color guard present the colors during the national anthem before a game between Bayonne and Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne celebrates after a home run during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Owen Feliz (9) and Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (1) celebrate during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (1) fields the ball during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Bayonne celebrates after defeating Blackwood in the New Jersey Little League State Championships at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Photos: Bayonne tops Blackwood in NJ Little League championship game
Bayonne Chase Klimkowski (6) pitches the ball during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Photos: Bayonne tops Blackwood in NJ Little League championship game
Bayonne Gabriel Garcia Jr. (1) pitches the ball during a game against Blackwood at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Photos: Bayonne tops Blackwood in NJ Little League championship game
Bayonne celebrates after defeating Blackwood in the New Jersey Little League State Championships at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, Bergen.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
Metro Region 2026 schedule
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are part of the 2026 Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament, held in Bristol, Connecticut, from Aug. 8-14. The winner advances to the Little League World Series 2026 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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Saturday, Aug. 8
Game 1: New York vs. Rhode Island, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Game 2: Connecticut vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Sunday, Aug. 9
Game 3: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Monday, Aug. 10
Game 4: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Game 5: Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 5 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Friday, Aug. 14
Metro Region Championship: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
When does Bayonne play next?
If Bayonne defeats Darien on Saturday, New Jersey will advance to Game 4 on Monday, Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. ET. If Bayonne loses, it will face the loser of New York vs. Rhode Island in an elimination game on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. ET.
A win would move Bayonne within one victory of the Metro Region championship and a berth in the Little League World Series 2026.
Little League Metro Region bracket
Fans can follow the Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament bracket, matchups, dates and game times through Little League’s official tournament page and bracket.
The 2026 Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament bracket features champions from New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island competing Aug. 8-14 in Bristol, Connecticut for a spot in the Little League World Series 2026.
How old are Little League World Series players?
The Little League Baseball World Series is open to players ages 10 to 12.
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Under Little League rules, eligible players must meet the organization’s age and residency requirements for the Major Division. Additional eligibility information can be found through Little League International.
When is the Little League World Series 2026?
The Little League World Series 2026 begins Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The tournament runs through Aug. 30 and features 20 teams from the United States and around the world.
Little League World Series 2026 schedule
The Little League World Series 2026 starts Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It concludes with the championship game on Aug. 30.
Fans can follow the Little League World Series 2026 bracket, including U.S. and international matchups, through Little League’s official tournament bracket. You can also print the LLBWS 2026 bracket below.
The Metro Region champion will advance to the Little League World Series 2026 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, joining 19 other U.S. and international teams.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network’s Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
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