The 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 19-24, 2026, at DABOS Park in Montgomery, AL. The 10-team tournament opens with a pair of single-elimination play-in games on Tuesday before moving into an 8-team double-elimination bracket. All games Tuesday through Sunday will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 PM CT, to determine the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
🏆 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Tournament Champion: Southern Miss
Southern Miss captured the 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Tournament title (May 19-24), at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, AL.
Live update (May 24, 2026): No. 7 Louisiana has clinched a spot in the championship game at DABOS Park (formerly Riverwalk Stadium) in Montgomery. Louisiana awaits the winner of the elimination game between No. 1 Southern Miss and No. 4 Troy (Game 16, 9:00 a.m. CT). The title game and the Sun Belt automatic NCAA Tournament bid are set for 1:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Sun Belt Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No. 7 Louisiana vs No. 10 Marshall | Louisiana 11, Marshall 1 (7 inn.) – Marshall eliminated |
| 2 | No. 8 Old Dominion vs No. 9 Georgia State | Georgia State 17, Old Dominion 1 (7 inn.) – Old Dominion eliminated |
| 3 | No. 3 App State vs No. 6 Texas State | Texas State 6, App State 5 |
| 4 | No. 2 Coastal Carolina vs No. 7 Louisiana | Louisiana 12, Coastal Carolina 11 |
| 5 | No. 1 Southern Miss vs No. 9 Georgia State | Southern Miss 7, Georgia State 6 |
| 6 | No. 4 Troy vs No. 5 South Alabama | Troy 11, South Alabama 3 |
| 7 | No. 2 Coastal Carolina vs No. 3 App State | Coastal Carolina 8, App State 2 – App State eliminated |
| 8 | No. 5 South Alabama vs No. 9 Georgia State | South Alabama 7, Georgia State 4 – Georgia State eliminated |
| 9 | No. 6 Texas State vs No. 7 Louisiana | Texas State 4, Louisiana 3 |
| 10 | No. 1 Southern Miss vs No. 4 Troy | Southern Miss 7, Troy 6 |
| 11 | No. 2 Coastal Carolina vs No. 7 Louisiana | Louisiana 5, Coastal Carolina 4 – Coastal Carolina eliminated |
| 12 | No. 5 South Alabama vs No. 4 Troy | Troy 11, South Alabama 10 – South Alabama eliminated |
| 13 | No. 6 Texas State vs No. 7 Louisiana | Louisiana 12, Texas State 6 |
| 14 | No. 1 Southern Miss vs No. 4 Troy | Troy 9, Southern Miss 6 |
| 15 | No. 6 Texas State vs No. 7 Louisiana | Louisiana 7, Texas State 4 – Texas State eliminated; Louisiana to final |
| 16 | No. 1 Southern Miss vs No. 4 Troy | Elimination game – Sun, May 24, 9:00 a.m. CT – TBD |
| Final | No. 7 Louisiana vs Game 16 winner | Championship – Sun, May 24, 1:00 p.m. CT – TBD |
2026 Sun Belt Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Championship runs Tuesday, May 19 through Sunday, May 24 at DABOS Park in Montgomery, Alabama. Ten teams qualify. Tuesday’s first-round games are single-elimination; the lower-seeded winner advances to face No. 1 Southern Miss while the higher-seeded winner faces No. 2 Coastal Carolina. Wednesday through Saturday games are double elimination, and Sunday’s championship is a single winner-take-all game. All games air on ESPN+. All times Central.
2026 Sun Belt Tournament Seedings
- Southern Miss
- Coastal Carolina
- App State
- Troy
- South Alabama
- Texas State
- Louisiana
- Old Dominion
- Georgia State
- Marshall
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 19 – Play-In Round (Single Elimination) | ||||
| Tue, May 19 | 1 | [7] Louisiana vs [10] Marshall | Final | Louisiana 11, Marshall 1 (7 inn.) |
| Tue, May 19 | 2 | [8] Old Dominion vs [9] Georgia State | Final | Georgia State 17, Old Dominion 1 (7 inn.) |
| Wednesday, May 20 – Winners Bracket | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 3 | [3] App State vs [6] Texas State | Final | Texas State 6, App State 5 |
| Wed, May 20 | 4 | [2] Coastal Carolina vs [7] Louisiana | Final | Louisiana 12, Coastal Carolina 11 |
| Wed, May 20 | 5 | [1] Southern Miss vs [9] Georgia State | Final | Southern Miss 7, Georgia State 6 |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 6 | [4] Troy vs [5] South Alabama | Final | Troy 11, South Alabama 3 |
| Thu, May 21 | 7 | [3] App State vs [2] Coastal Carolina (elimination) | Final | Coastal Carolina 8, App State 2 |
| Thu, May 21 | 8 | [9] Georgia State vs [5] South Alabama (elimination) | Final | South Alabama 7, Georgia State 4 |
| Thu, May 21 | 9 | [6] Texas State vs [7] Louisiana | Final | Texas State 4, Louisiana 3 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 10 | [1] Southern Miss vs [4] Troy (winners bracket) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 11 | [2] Coastal Carolina vs [7] Louisiana (elimination) | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 12 | Loser G10 vs [5] South Alabama (elimination) | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, May 23 – Bracket Finals | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 13 | Winner G9 vs Winner G11 | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 14 | Winner G10 vs Winner G12 | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 15 | If necessary – G13 rematch | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 16 | If necessary – G14 rematch | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday, May 24 – Championship | ||||
| Sun, May 24 | CH | Sun Belt Championship Game | TBD | TBD |
Sun Belt Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at DABOS Park in Montgomery, AL, the downtown home of the Tampa Bay Rays’ Double-A affiliate Montgomery Biscuits since 2004.
How many teams make the Sun Belt Baseball Tournament? The top 10 teams in the conference standings qualify.
How can I watch the 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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 Sun Belt opponents.
College Baseball Resources
2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
2026 College Baseball Postseason Hub
2026 NCAA DI Baseball & College World Series Schedule
