The 2026 Men’s College World Series (CWS) officially begins on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The 64-team 2026 NCAA Division baseball tournament schedule starts with the Regional round on May 29, followed by the Super Regionals on June 5. The best-of-three CWS Championship Finals will take place on June 20-22, 2026, with games airing live on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Once the seeds and matchups are announced for the 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament schedule, the PDF and schedules will be updated for you.

Key 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Dates & Schedule (2026)

Here are the key 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament dates and schedule info for you. 

• Selection Show: Monday, May 25, 2026 (time and TV channel TBD – typically ESPN)
• Regionals: Friday–Monday, May 29–June 1, 2026 (16 sites, double-elimination, best-of-3 finals)
• Super Regionals: Friday–Monday, June 5–8, 2026 (8 sites, best-of-3 series)
• Men’s College World Series Opening Games: Starts Friday, June 12, 2026 at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, Nebraska
• MCWS Championship Series: Saturday–Sunday/Monday, June 20–21/22, 2026 (best-of-3; latest possible end June 22)

Men’s College World Series Schedule (June 12–22, 2026)

The MCWS features 8 teams in two double-elimination brackets of 4. Games are typically at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. CT (adjust for time zones). Here’s the confirmed MCWS schedule and TV broadcast schedule. You can also checkout the 2025 NCAA DI men’s baseball tournament schedule to see how things went last year. *Note, all times are subject to change. Confirm listings once the DI tournament has started. We have updated the latest times listed on the MCWS Website and broadcast channels for you below. Nothing huge, more TBDs, ABC confirmed for one of the games. More to follow.

All games at Charles Schwab Field Omaha (host: Creighton University / University of Nebraska Omaha). Broadcasts typically on ESPN family networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) and ESPN+ streaming.

2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Format Overview

• 64 teams qualify: 31 automatic bids (conference champs) + 33 at-large.
• Regionals: 16 double-elimination sites (host + 3 others).
• Super Regionals: Winners advance to best-of-3 series at host sites.
• MCWS: 8 teams in Omaha; two brackets lead to best-of-3 finals.

2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Bracket – Printable & PDF

Once the NCAA releases their first bracket for the 2026 tournament, we will update you here with the blank bracket in image and PDF format to print. We have our blank bracket in PDF and image format for you to use until then. The seeds that you see are the 16 national seeds that will be announced when the brackets are published by the NCAA.

Early College Baseball Season Notes and Postseason Projections

Season started Feb 13, 2026. Preseason favorites include UCLA, LSU, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, and more (check D1Baseball.com or NCAA.com for latest rankings). Bracket projections will be added closer to May (e.g., regional hosts, top seeds). For live scores, standings, and updates, follow NCAA.com/baseball or ESPN.

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2026 Power Conference Tournament Resources

The path to the College World Series begins with the conference tournaments. Each league has its own unique format, from the new 12-team expansion in the Big Ten to the traditional 16-team showdown in Charlotte. Track every bracket and printable PDF here:

• [2026 ACC Baseball Tournament: 16-Team Bracket & Charlotte Schedule]: Truist Field hosts all 16 teams for a single-elimination sprint.
• [2026 SEC Baseball Tournament: Official Hoover Met Bracket & TV Guide]: The most dominant conference in the country returns to Alabama for its 12-team double-elimination classic.
• [2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament: New 12-Team Format & Omaha Schedule]: Get the details on the new play-in phase and the move to a 12-team field at Charles Schwab Field.
• [2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament: Surprise Stadium Bracket & Arizona Guide]: Follow the Big 12’s debut in Surprise, Arizona, featuring a 12-team single-elimination format.

2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament FAQ

When does the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament start? The tournament begins with the Regional Round on Friday, May 29, 2026. This follows “Selection Monday” on May 25th, where the 64-team field is officially announced.

Where is the 2026 College World Series played? Since 2011, the CWS has been played at Charles Schwab Field Omaha (formerly TD Ameritrade Park) in Omaha, Nebraska.

How many teams make it to Omaha? The field of 64 is narrowed down through the Regionals and Super Regionals until only eight teams remain. These eight teams advance to Omaha for the double-elimination College World Series.

What is the format of the College World Series? The eight teams are split into two 4-team brackets. Each bracket plays a double-elimination tournament. The winner of each bracket then meets in a best-of-three championship series to determine the national champion.

What channel is the College World Series on? Complete coverage of the 2026 CWS is provided by the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. All games are also available to stream via the ESPN App.

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Will Lewis has covered sports for over 18 years, specializing in bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis across college hoops, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more. March Madness is his favorite season, fueling his quest for perfect brackets before diving into pro playoffs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Bengals supporter since the Joe Montana era, and now a Padres devotee, Will delivers reliable, fan-first insights at Sports Brackets. Connect on X or comment. He loves talking brackets and more.

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