The 2026 Conference USA Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-24, 2026, at Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field in Kennesaw, GA. The 9-team tournament opens with 3 days of round-robin pool play (3 pools of 3), then the pool winners advance to single-elimination semis on May 23 and the championship on May 24. All games Wednesday through Sunday will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 PM ET Airing on CBS Sports Network. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
🏆 2026 Conference USA Baseball Tournament Champion: Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State captured the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Tournament title (May 20-24), at Mickey Dunn Stadium in Kennesaw, GA.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The pool-play field at Mickey Dunn Stadium in Kennesaw, GA has reached the single-elimination semifinals and final. No. 1 Jacksonville State advanced to the championship game (1:00 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network) and will face the winner of the No. 2 Liberty vs No. 3 Missouri State semifinal. The Conference USA automatic NCAA Tournament bid goes to the champion.
Conference USA Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | No. 8 Sam Houston vs No. 5 Louisiana Tech | Sam Houston 14, Louisiana Tech 13 |
| Pool | No. 6 Western Kentucky vs No. 9 Middle Tennessee | Western Kentucky 8, Middle Tennessee 2 |
| Pool | No. 4 Dallas Baptist vs No. 7 Kennesaw State | Dallas Baptist 6, Kennesaw State 0 |
| Pool | No. 2 Liberty vs No. 8 Sam Houston | Liberty 10, Sam Houston 4 |
| Pool | No. 1 Jacksonville State vs No. 9 Middle Tennessee | Jacksonville State 9, Middle Tennessee 3 |
| Pool | No. 3 Missouri State vs No. 7 Kennesaw State | Missouri State 6, Kennesaw State 4 |
| Pool | No. 2 Liberty vs No. 5 Louisiana Tech | Liberty 6, Louisiana Tech 0 |
| Pool | No. 1 Jacksonville State vs No. 6 Western Kentucky | Jacksonville State 12, Western Kentucky 11 |
| Pool | No. 3 Missouri State vs No. 4 Dallas Baptist | Played May 22 – final unverified (both had clinched semifinals) |
| SF | No. 1 Jacksonville State vs No. 4 Dallas Baptist | Jacksonville State 6, Dallas Baptist 5 – Jax State to final |
| SF | No. 2 Liberty vs No. 3 Missouri State | Winner advanced (score pending) |
| Final | No. 1 Jacksonville State vs Liberty/Missouri State winner | Championship – Sun, May 24, 1:00 p.m. ET (CBSSN) – TBD |
2026 Conference USA Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Conference USA Baseball Championship runs Wednesday, May 20 through Sunday, May 24 at Kennesaw State in Kennesaw, Georgia. Nine qualifying teams are split into three pools of three for round-robin pool play, then pool winners advance to the semifinals on Saturday. The championship is a single game on Sunday. Pool play airs on ESPN+; semifinals on ESPN+; championship on CBS Sports Network. All times Eastern.
Pool Assignments
- Pool A: Missouri State · Dallas Baptist · Kennesaw State
- Pool B: Liberty · LA Tech · Sam Houston
- Pool C: Jacksonville State · WKU · MTSU
| Date | Game | Pool | Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Play – Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | B | Sam Houston vs LA Tech | Final | Sam Houston 14, LA Tech 13 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | C | MTSU vs WKU | Final | WKU 8, MTSU 2 |
| Wed, May 20 | 3 | A | Dallas Baptist vs Kennesaw State | Final | Dallas Baptist 6, Kennesaw State 0 |
| Pool Play – Thursday, May 21 | |||||
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | B | Liberty vs Sam Houston | Final | Liberty 10, Sam Houston 4 |
| Thu, May 21 | 5 | C | Jacksonville State vs MTSU | Final | Jacksonville State 9, MTSU 3 |
| Thu, May 21 | 6 | A | Missouri State vs Kennesaw State | Final | Missouri State 6, Kennesaw State 4 |
| Pool Play – Friday, May 22 (Today) | |||||
| Fri, May 22 | 7 | B | LA Tech vs Liberty | 10:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 8 | C | WKU vs Jacksonville State | 1:30 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 9 | A | Kennesaw State vs Missouri State | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Semifinals – Saturday, May 23 (ESPN+) | |||||
| Sat, May 23 | 10 | – | Semifinal 1 (Pool winners cross-bracket) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 11 | – | Semifinal 2 (Pool winners cross-bracket) | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| Championship – Sunday, May 24 (CBS Sports Network) | |||||
| Sun, May 24 | 12 | – | Conference USA Championship Game | 1:00 PM | TBD |
Conference USA Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field, Kennesaw, GA.
How can I watch the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcasted on ESPN+ with the championship game broadcasted on CBS Sports Network.
How many teams make the Conference USA Baseball Tournament? The top 9 teams in the conference standings qualify.
College Baseball Resources
2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
2026 College Baseball Postseason Hub
2026 NCAA DI Baseball & College World Series Schedule
