The 2026 WAC Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ. The 6-team, double-elimination bracket opens Wednesday, May 20, with the No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 seeds squaring off, followed by an elimination game that evening. The top two seeds receive first-round byes and enter the bracket on May 21. The University Credit Union WAC Baseball Tournament champion earns the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Broadcast/streaming details are TBD, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 3:00 PM MST. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
🏆 2026 WAC Baseball Tournament Champion: Tarleton
Tarleton captured the 2026 WAC Baseball Tournament title (May 20-23), at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The WAC Championship at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ has reached its championship round between No. 1 Tarleton State and No. 4 Sacramento State, with Tarleton State unbeaten. The final result was not yet confirmed by an official source at publication. Champion and the WAC automatic NCAA Tournament bid pending.
WAC Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| QF | No. 1 Tarleton State vs No. 4 Sacramento State | Tarleton State 9, Sacramento State 0 |
| SF | No. 1 Tarleton State vs No. 2 California Baptist | Tarleton State 5, California Baptist 3 – Tarleton to final |
| Final | No. 1 Tarleton State vs No. 4 Sacramento State | Championship round – Winner advanced (result pending verification) |
2026 WAC Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 University Credit Union WAC Baseball Tournament runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. Six teams compete in a modified double-elimination format. Tarleton State enters as the No. 1 seed. The tournament champion earns the WAC’s automatic bid into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. All times Mountain (Arizona).
2026 WAC Tournament Seedings
- Tarleton State
- California Baptist
- Utah Tech
- Sacramento State
- Abilene Christian
- UT Arlington
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (MST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – First Round | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [3] Utah Tech vs [6] UT Arlington | Final | Utah Tech 4, UT Arlington 0 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | [4] Sacramento State vs [5] Abilene Christian | Final | Sacramento State 9, Abilene Christian 4 |
| Wed, May 20 | 3 | UT Arlington vs Abilene Christian (elimination) | Final | Abilene Christian 5, UT Arlington 3 |
| Thursday, May 21 – Quarterfinals | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | [2] California Baptist vs Utah Tech | Final | California Baptist 10, Utah Tech 7 |
| Thu, May 21 | 5 | [1] Tarleton State vs Sacramento State | Final | Tarleton State 9, Sacramento State 0 |
| Thu, May 21 | 6 | Abilene Christian vs Utah Tech (elimination) | Final | Abilene Christian 6, Utah Tech 5 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 7 | California Baptist vs Tarleton State (semifinal) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 8 | Abilene Christian vs Sacramento State (elimination) | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 9 | Winner G8 vs Loser G7 (elimination) | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Championship – Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 10 | WAC Championship (Winner G7 vs Winner G9) | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 11 | If necessary | TBD | TBD |
WAC Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 WAC Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ, the former Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs and now home of the Oakland Athletics.
How can I watch the WAC Baseball Tournament? Broadcast and streaming information for the tournament has not yet been announced.
How many teams make the WAC 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 WAC 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
