The 2026 Mountain West Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 21-24, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ. The 6-team tournament opens Thursday, May 21, with the No. 3-6 seeds meeting in two single-elimination play-in games. The winners advance to face the top two seeds on Friday, and the field plays through a double-elimination bracket the rest of the way. The Credit Union 1 Mountain West Baseball Championship winner earns the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. All games Thu through Sun will air on Mountain West Network, with the Championship Game on Sun, May 24 at 12:05 PM PT. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
Mountain West Baseball Schedule

Here’s the 2026 Mountain West baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. The Mountain West also maintains a live bracket for the tournament for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (PT) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 1 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 1:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 2 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 6:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 3 | No. 1 Seed vs. Winner Game 2 | 1:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 4 | No. 2 Seed vs. Winner Game 1 | 6:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 5 | Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 — Elimination | 9:05 AM | Mountain West Network |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 6 | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 | 1:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 7 | Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6 — Elimination | 6:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Championship — Sunday, May 24 | ||||
| Sun, May 24 | Game 8 | Championship: Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7 | 12:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
| Sun, May 24 | Game 9^ | If Necessary: Loser Game 8 vs. Winner Game 8 | 3:05 PM | Mountain West Network |
Mountain West Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Mountain West Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ, the Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs.
How can I watch the Mountain West Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on Mountain West Network.
How many teams make the Mountain West 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 Mountain West opponents.
College Baseball Resources
2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
2026 College Baseball Postseason Hub