The 2026 America East Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Bearcats Baseball Complex in Vestal, NY. The 6-team tournament opens Wednesday, May 20, with two single-elimination play-in games between the No. 3-6 seeds. On Thursday, the top two seeds enter a double-elimination bracket against the Day 1 winners. All games Wed through Sat will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 12:00 PM ET.
America East Baseball Schedule
Here’s the 2026 America East baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here as well as the printable 2026 America East baseball tournament bracket in PDF format.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 — Single Elimination | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 5 Seed vs. No. 4 Seed — Single Elimination | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed — Single Elimination | 5:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 — Double Elimination | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 3 | No. 1 Seed vs. Lower-Seeded Day 1 Winner | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | No. 2 Seed vs. Higher-Seeded Day 1 Winner | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 6 | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 7 | Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6 — Elimination | 5:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 8 | Championship: Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7 | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 9^ | If Necessary (~45 min after G8) | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
America East Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 America East Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Bearcats Baseball Complex in Vestal, NY, the home of the Binghamton Bearcats, hosted by reigning tournament champion Binghamton.
How can I watch the America East Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the America East Baseball Tournament? The top 6 teams in the conference standings qualify.
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 America East 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
