Toms River Little League remains alive in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series and will play a must-win elimination game Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Greenville, North Carolina.The New Jersey team, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, is set for a 1 p.m. first pitch on ESPN2 after a 4-1 loss to Asia-Pacific on Sunday.Just days after rallying past Pennsylvania 5-3 to win the Mid-Atlantic championship, Toms River now faces a win-or-go-home test on youth softball's biggest stage.A win Tuesday would keep NJ's 2026 Little League Softball World Series hopes alive. A loss would end the tournament run for the team that became the first squad from Toms River's softball program to reach the World Series.Here's when Toms River plays next, how to watch and where the New Jersey team stands in the Little League Softball World Series bracket.When is Toms River Little League game?Toms River Little League softball, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, will play at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series game in Greenville, North Carolina. Toms River must win to stay alive in the tournament, and will play the losing team in tonight's New England vs. Central game.What channel is Toms River Little League Softball World Series game on?The Little League Softball World Series 2026 elimination game will air on ESPN2.How to watch NJ Little League Softball World Series game?Toms River's Little League Softball World Series elimination game will air on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday. Fans can stream ESPN2 through Fubo and other live TV streaming services that carry the channel.Watch the Little League Softball World Series 2026 on FuboHow to follow LLSWS scoresYou can follow Little League Softball World Series scores and live game updates through GameChanger, the official youth sports app and scorekeeping platform used by Little League.Who does Toms River play next in the Little League Softball World Series?Toms River's opponent has not yet been determined. The New Jersey team will face the loser of Monday night's New England vs. Central matchup in Tuesday's Orange Bracket elimination game.2026 Little League Softball World Series schedule todayDue to weather in Greenville, North Carolina, Little League adjusted Monday's Little League Softball World Series schedule. The revised LLSWS schedule today:Game 4: Canada vs. North Carolina, 9 a.m. ET (ESPN2)Game 5: Latin America vs. Asia-Pacific, noon ET (ESPN2)Game 6: Southeast vs. Europe-Africa, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Game 7: Southwest vs. Winner of Game 4, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Game 8: New England vs. Winner of Game 3, 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU)Monday night's results will determine Toms River's opponent in Tuesday's elimination game.Who should Toms River fans watch tonight?Toms River fans should keep an eye on tonight's New England vs. Central game, when Bristol, Connecticut, Little League faces Central champion Daviess County Little League of Owensboro, Kentucky. The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU. The losing team will face Toms River in Tuesday's elimination game.Fans can stream the game through services that carry ESPNU, including Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV Stream. Follow the Bristol vs Owensboro score live on Gamechanger.2026 Little League Softball World Series scheduleThe 2026 Little League Softball World Series continues through Aug. 9 in Greenville, North Carolina. Toms River's next game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4 in the tournament's Orange Bracket elimination round. A win keeps the Mid-Atlantic champions alive, while a loss ends their World Series run.Tuesday, Aug. 4Game 9 (Purple): Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 7, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 10 (Orange): Loser of Game 2 vs. Loser of Game 8, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 11 (Orange): Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 5, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 12 (Purple): Loser of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 6, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Wednesday, Aug. 5Game 13 (Orange): Winner of Game 10 vs. Winner of Game 11, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 14 (Purple): Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 12, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Thursday, Aug. 6Game 15 (Purple): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 7, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Game 16 (Orange): Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 8, 5 p.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Friday, Aug. 7Game 17 (Purple): Loser of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 14, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 18 (Orange): Loser of Game 16 vs. Winner of Game 13, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Saturday, Aug. 8Game 19 (Orange Championship): Winner of Game 16 vs. Winner of Game 18, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 20 (Purple Championship): Winner of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 17, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Sunday, Aug. 9Game 21 (Third-place game): Loser of Game 19 vs. Loser of Game 20, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Game 22 (LLSWS Championship): Winner of Game 19 vs. Winner of Game 20, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, Fubo)LLSWS bracketToms River remains alive in the Orange Bracket despite Sunday's 4-1 loss to Asia-Pacific. The Mid-Atlantic champions will face the loser of Monday night's New England vs. Central game in a win-or-go-home matchup Tuesday.Little League World Series location: Where is the LLSWS?The 2026 Little League Softball World Series is being played at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina. The tournament began Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 9, featuring 12 teams from across the United States and around the world competing for a championship.What age is Little League Softball World Series?Little League Softball World Series players are ages 10-12, based on Little League eligibility rules.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.This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Toms River must-win game in Little League Softball World Series. When?