The Little League World Series championship games land on Aug. 29 and 30, with start times that favor East Coast viewers but challenge West Coast fans looking for a place to watch baseball over breakfast. Two British pubs in Los Angeles already solve that problem for Premier League mornings: The Fox and Hounds in Studio City and Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica both operate full kitchens during early sports programming and have the screens, seating, and menu to handle tournament viewing. The LLWS schedule runs consolation and championship games from 7 a.m. to noon Pacific time on Sunday, Aug. 30, putting full English breakfast and youth baseball on the same clock.
Karpo tracks live opening times for both pubs during LLWS weekend and shows you which menu items are available before noon on championship day.
Championship weekend timing
The 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, concludes with three games over two days: the International Championship at 12:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 29, the U.S. Championship at 3:30 p.m. ET the same day, and the consolation game at 10 a.m. ET on Aug. 30 followed by the World Series Championship at 3 p.m. ET. West Coast viewers see those starts at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 7 a.m., and noon Pacific time respectively.
The early Saturday slot lands during standard brunch hours, but Sunday's 7 a.m. consolation game and noon championship require breakfast-friendly venues willing to turn on projectors before lunch service. British pubs accustomed to Premier League mornings have the infrastructure and the menu already in place.
Both championship games air on ABC, while the consolation game runs on ESPN. The Fox and Hounds operates 16 imported beers on draft and features two huge projector screens plus 15 HDTVs. Ye Olde King's Head maintains multiple screens across two bars and regularly adjusts opening times for international sports.
Studio City's soccer pub pivots to baseball
The Fox and Hounds on Ventura Boulevard has spent decades opening early for English Premier League matches, which means the kitchen crew knows how to cook eggs and fry sausages while the bar is already pouring pints. The pub lists English breakfast among its menu staples alongside fish and chips and shepherd's pie. During soccer season the place opens as early as needed for live matches; baseball tournaments get the same treatment when demand justifies it.
The Monday-through-Friday happy hour runs noon to 5 p.m., catching the tail end of weekday LLWS games through Aug. 27. By championship weekend the regular sports schedule typically shifts to accommodate major events. The pub's setup favors group viewing: long communal tables, sightlines to multiple screens from most seats, and a bar layout that doesn't force you to crane your neck during key plays.
Studio City sits in the central San Fernando Valley, making The Fox and Hounds accessible from Burbank, North Hollywood, and Sherman Oaks without dealing with Westside traffic. Parking along Ventura Boulevard gets competitive on weekend mornings, but side streets one block north usually hold spaces. The pub's outdoor patio extends seating capacity when August heat hasn't yet peaked at 9 a.m.
Santa Monica's two-bar veteran
Ye Olde King's Head operates a block from the Santa Monica Pier and has served British pub food for over 40 years. The venue features two distinct bars: the main bar handles the lunch and dinner crowd, while the smaller Bulldog Bar offers a more intimate space that fills quickly during morning soccer matches. Signed jerseys, historic photos, and club banners cover the walls, establishing the pub's credentials as a serious sports venue rather than a themed restaurant.
The kitchen serves full English breakfast, afternoon tea, and fish and chips throughout operating hours. An on-site bakery and gift shop expand the operation beyond typical pub boundaries. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on Fridays), but morning sports programming has its own rhythm separate from the discount schedule.
The pub's proximity to the pier means weekend mornings bring a mix of locals and visitors, but the 7 a.m. consolation game start will skew heavily toward regulars who know the place opens early for international sports. The Bulldog Bar claims the best acoustics for hearing game audio without the main room's ambient noise. Both bars show the same feeds, so screen access isn't an issue regardless of where you sit.
Menu strategy for morning baseball
Full English breakfast at both pubs includes eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, and toast—a plate substantial enough to anchor you through extra innings without needing lunch. The Fox and Hounds also lists imported beers from England, Ireland, and Scotland alongside domestic options, though morning games test even the most dedicated fans' willingness to drink before noon.
Ye Olde King's Head offers over 150 beers from around the world, a selection that dwarfs most sports bars. Their breakfast menu runs continuously rather than switching to lunch items at a hard cutoff, giving late arrivals access to morning food even if they miss the first pitch. The on-site bakery supplies fresh pastries that pair better with coffee than a full fry-up if you're watching multiple games back-to-back.
Both venues pour coffee throughout the day, an obvious point but worth confirming when some sports bars treat morning programming as an excuse to push only alcoholic drinks. The championship game at noon Pacific sits squarely in brunch territory, when ordering a beer alongside eggs draws less attention than it would at 7 a.m.
Tournament bracket context
The LLWS field includes 20 teams split between a U.S. bracket (10 regional champions) and an International bracket (10 teams from around the globe). Games began Aug. 19, with pool play determining which teams advance through elimination rounds. By Aug. 26—today's date—the bracket has narrowed significantly, with only a handful of games remaining before the championship weekend.
Latin America beat Curacao 6-0 in one recent game, while Mountain (Nevada) defeated Midwest (Iowa) and Northwest (Washington) took down Southeast (Alabama) in earlier U.S. bracket action. The tournament's structure means the two championship games on Aug. 29 feature the best U.S. team against the best International team separately, then the two winners meet Aug. 30 for the overall title.
This format guarantees a U.S.-versus-International final, maintaining the tournament's identity as a showcase for youth baseball across continents rather than a purely domestic competition. For viewing purposes it means the stakes escalate clearly: Saturday's games determine who reaches Sunday's championship, and Sunday morning's consolation game offers a final chance to watch two elite teams before the title bout at noon.
Practical notes
The Fox and Hounds sits at 11100 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City; call ahead to confirm championship weekend hours. Ye Olde King's Head operates at 116 Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, one block north of the pier. Both pubs accept walk-ins but calling to verify they're opening early for the 7 a.m. consolation game prevents a wasted drive. Street parking in Studio City favors arrival before 9 a.m. on Sundays; Santa Monica's beach proximity means metered spots fill faster. Public transit serves both locations via Metro, though early Sunday service runs limited frequencies. Breakfast service typically starts when the doors open, but kitchens may need 15 minutes to reach full speed. If you're drinking, ride-share or designate a driver—morning games don't change the rules.
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