American Legion World Series to air on ESPNU and ESPN3

The 2018 American Legion World Series (ALWS) in Shelby, N.C., will feature the eight top teams in the nation, all of which will have a chance to play on national television.

Games begin on Thursday, Aug. 16, and run through Championship Tuesday on Aug. 21.

Follow the American Legion World Series on Twitter Facebook and use the hashtag #ALWS18; also follow along here. And the ALWS mobile app makes it easy to follow game coverage. The app, available through the Apple Store and Google Play, will keep baseball fans connected with game schedules, pairings, scores, video highlights, photos and more.

Here is the schedule of events for the 2018 ALWS:

Thursday, Aug. 16 – Senior Citizens Day

Games available on ESPN3.com or the WatchESPN app

10 a.m. – Mid-Atlantic vs. Central Plains

1 p.m. – Mid-South vs. Northeast

4 p.m. – Southeast vs. Great Lakes

7:30 p.m. – Northwest vs. Western

Friday, Aug. 17 – Youth Academic Achievement Day

Games available on ESPN3.com or the WatchESPN app

4 p.m. – Mid-Atlantic vs. Mid-South

7 p.m. – Central Plains vs. Northeast

Saturday, Aug. 18 – Military Appreciation Day presented by USAA; Special Salute to Women Veterans

Games available on television on ESPNU, or online at WatchESPN, or with the WatchESPN app

1 p.m. – Great Lakes vs. Western

4 p.m. – Southeast vs. Northwest

7:30 p.m. – Mid-South vs. Central Plains

Sunday, Aug. 19 – Medical Community Day

Games available on television on ESPNU, or online at WatchESPN, or with the WatchESPN app

1 p.m. – Northeast vs. Mid-Atlantic

4 p.m. – Great Lakes vs. Northwest

7:30 p.m. – Southeast vs. Western

Monday, Aug. 20 – American Legion Family Day

Games available on television on ESPNU, or online at WatchESPN, or with the WatchESPN app

4 p.m. – Semifinal

7 p.m. – Semifinal

Tuesday, Aug. 21 – Championship Tuesday

Championship game is available on ESPNU, online at WatchESPN, or the WatchESPN app

7 p.m. – Championship game