The 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament schedule takes place from May 19–24, 2026, at Truist Field in Charlotte, NC. The tournament features a 16-team single-elimination bracket, with the top four seeds receiving a double-bye into the Quarterfinals. All games Tuesday through Saturday will air on ACC Network, with the Championship Game on Sunday, May 24, at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN2. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
2026 ACC Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 ACC Baseball Championship runs Tuesday, May 19 through Sunday, May 24 at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. Georgia Tech enters as the No. 1 seed; North Carolina, Florida State, and Boston College round out the top four. All times Eastern.
| Date | Session | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round – Tuesday, May 19 | |||
| Tue, May 19 | S1 | [9] NC State vs [16] Duke | 9:00 AM |
| Tue, May 19 | S1 | [12] Stanford vs [13] California | 1:00 PM |
| Tue, May 19 | S2 | [10] Notre Dame vs [15] Clemson | 5:00 PM |
| Tue, May 19 | S2 | [11] Louisville vs [14] Pitt | 9:00 PM |
| Second Round – Wednesday, May 20 | |||
| Wed, May 20 | S3 | [8] Virginia vs Winner [9]/[16] | 9:00 AM |
| Wed, May 20 | S3 | [5] Miami vs Winner [12]/[13] | 1:00 PM |
| Wed, May 20 | S4 | [7] Virginia Tech vs Winner [10]/[15] | 5:00 PM |
| Wed, May 20 | S4 | [6] Wake Forest vs Winner [11]/[14] | 9:00 PM |
| Quarterfinals – Thursday, May 21 | |||
| Thu, May 21 | S5 | [1] Georgia Tech vs Winner S3 (9 AM) | 3:00 PM |
| Thu, May 21 | S6 | [4] Boston College vs Winner S3 (1 PM) | 7:00 PM |
| Quarterfinals – Friday, May 22 | |||
| Fri, May 22 | S7 | [2] North Carolina vs Winner S4 (5 PM) | 3:00 PM |
| Fri, May 22 | S8 | [3] Florida State vs Winner S4 (9 PM) | 7:00 PM |
| Semifinals – Saturday, May 23 | |||
| Sat, May 23 | S9 | Winner S5 vs Winner S6 | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, May 23 | S10 | Winner S7 vs Winner S8 | 5:00 PM |
| Championship – Sunday, May 24 | |||
| Sun, May 24 | S11 | ACC Championship Game (Winner S9 vs Winner S10) | 12:00 PM |
The 16-Team Tournament Format
In 2026, the ACC moved away from the confusing pool-play format to a more traditional accelerated single-elimination bracket.
- The “Double-Bye” Advantage: The top 4 seeds (currently projected to be Georgia Tech, Florida State, North Carolina, and NC State) do not play until the Quarterfinals on Thursday and Friday.
- The “Single-Bye”: Seeds 5 through 8 receive a bye into the Second Round on Wednesday.
- Opening Day: Seeds 9 through 16 begin the tournament on Tuesday, May 19.
View the 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament Bracket
Be ready for the first pitch in Charlotte. Our printable PDF bracket includes all 16 seeds, game times, and TV assignments.
2026 College Baseball Postseason Resources
Stay ahead of the “Road to Omaha” with our complete collection of 2026 tournament brackets and printable schedules. We update these daily as conference standings and official seedings are finalized.
- 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament: Full Schedule & Road to Omaha: The master hub for the 64-team national bracket.
- 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament: Hoover Met Bracket & TV Times: Follow the powerhouse programs in Alabama this May.
- 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament: Surprise Stadium Printable Bracket: Track the Big 12’s debut in Arizona.
- 2026 MLB Playoff Picture & Printable Bracket: See which former college stars are leading the race to the World Series.
- Detroit Tigers 2026 Schedule: Printable PDF & Radio Info: Download our most popular MLB team resource.
ACC Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina—home of the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.
How many teams make the ACC Baseball Tournament? Beginning in 2026, all 16 baseball-playing members of the ACC qualify for the tournament. This includes newcomers California and Stanford.
What are the tiebreaker rules for seeding? Seeding is determined by conference winning percentage. If teams are tied, the first tiebreaker is head-to-head record, followed by record against common ACC opponents.
