The road to Omaha is officially here. The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship is set to deliver weeks of high-stakes postseason action as 64 teams battle through Regionals, Super Regionals, and the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
The tournament features dramatic elimination games, powerhouse programs, and future MLB stars chasing a national championship.
How the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Works
The NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament begins with a 64-team field announced during Selection Monday. Teams then advance through multiple stages:
- Regionals: Four-team double-elimination format
- Super Regionals: Best-of-three series
- Men’s College World Series: Eight teams compete in Omaha
- Championship Series: Best-of-three national title series
2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Schedule
All times Eastern Time (ET)
Selection Show
- Date: Monday, May 25
- Time: Noon ET
- TV: ESPN
Regionals
- Dates: Friday, May 29 – Monday, June 1
- Locations: TBA host sites
Super Regionals
- Dates: Friday, June 5 – Monday, June 8
- Locations: TBA host sites
Men’s College World Series Schedule
Location: Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, Nebraska
Friday, June 12
- Game 1 – 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 2 – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Saturday, June 13
- Game 3 – 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 4 – 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Sunday, June 14
- Game 5 – 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 6 – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Monday, June 15
- Game 7 – 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 8 – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Tuesday, June 16
- Game 9 – 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 10 – 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Wednesday, June 17
- Game 11 – 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 12 – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Thursday, June 18
- Bracket 1 – TBD on ESPN, if necessary
- Bracket 2 – TBD on ESPN, if necessary
Men’s College World Series Championship Series
- Game 1: Saturday, June 20 – TBD on ESPN
- Game 2: Sunday, June 21 – 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Game 3: Monday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, if necessary
How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament
Fans can follow the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament across the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, ACC Network, SEC Network, and ABC.
Streaming options may include the ESPN App, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Road to Omaha Begins
The journey from Selection Monday to Omaha often produces some of the biggest upsets and most unforgettable moments in college baseball. With national powers looking to secure a championship and underdogs hoping for a Cinderella run, the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament promises another memorable postseason.
Once the official field of 64 and regional host sites are announced, the bracket will begin to take shape as teams start their chase toward the Men’s College World Series and a shot at college baseball glory.