The 2026 Northeast (NEC) Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 21-24, 2026, at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ. The 4-team, double-elimination tournament opens Thursday, May 21, with the No. 1 vs. No. 4 and No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchups. The championship consists of six or seven games over three or four days, with the top four regular-season teams qualifying. The NEC champion earns the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals. All games Thu through Sun will air on ESPN+ / NEC Front Row, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at a time TBD.
🏆 2026 NEC Baseball Tournament Champion: Long Island
Long Island captured the 2026 NEC Baseball Tournament title (May 21-24), at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The Northeast Conference Championship at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ is down to the final. No. 1 LIU, unbeaten in the tournament, faces No. 2 FDU; LIU needs one win while FDU must win twice. An if-necessary game would be played May 24. Champion and the NEC automatic NCAA Tournament bid pending.
NEC Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 LIU vs No. 4 Le Moyne | LIU 11, Le Moyne 5 | |
| No. 2 FDU vs No. 3 Wagner | FDU 7, Wagner 5 | |
| No. 3 Wagner vs No. 4 Le Moyne | Wagner 11, Le Moyne 1 (7 inn.) – Le Moyne eliminated | |
| No. 1 LIU vs No. 2 FDU | LIU 10, FDU 3 | |
| No. 2 FDU vs No. 3 Wagner | FDU 11, Wagner 10 – Wagner eliminated | |
| Final | No. 1 LIU vs No. 2 FDU | Championship – result pending (if-necessary game May 24) |
2026 NEC Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Northeast Conference Baseball Championship runs Thursday, May 21 through Saturday, May 24 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, New Jersey. Four teams compete in a double-elimination bracket. LIU is the No. 1 seed. All games stream on ESPN+. All times Eastern.
2026 NEC Tournament Seedings
- LIU
- FDU
- Wagner
- Le Moyne
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 21 – Opening Round | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 1 | [1] LIU vs [4] Le Moyne | Final | LIU 11, Le Moyne 5 |
| Thu, May 21 | 2 | [2] FDU vs [3] Wagner | Final | FDU 7, Wagner 5 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 3 | Le Moyne vs Wagner (elimination) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 4 | LIU vs FDU | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Saturday, May 23 – Championship | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 5 | Winner G3 vs Loser G4 (elimination) | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 6 | NEC Championship | TBD | TBD |
Northeast (NEC) Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Northeast (NEC) Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ, the home of the Sussex County Miners of the Frontier League.
How can I watch the Northeast (NEC) Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+ / NEC Front Row.
How many teams make the Northeast (NEC) Baseball Tournament? The top 4 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 Northeast (NEC) 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
