The 2026 West Coast (WCC) Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, AZ. The 6-team tournament opens Wednesday, May 20, with two single-elimination play-in games between the No. 3-6 seeds. The top two seeds enter the bracket Thursday as Quarterfinals, facing the advancing teams in a 4-team double-elimination format. The WCC champion earns the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. All games Wed through Sat will air on ESPN+ / ESPNU, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 1:00 PM PT. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
2026 WCC Baseball Schedule & Bracket
Here’s the 2026 WCC baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. The WCC also maintains a live bracket for the tournament for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (PT) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 — Opening Round | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed — Single Elimination | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed — Single Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 — Quarterfinals | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 3 | No. 1 Seed vs. Lowest Advancing Seed | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | No. 2 Seed vs. Second-Lowest Advancing Seed | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 5 | Game 3 Non-Advancing Team vs. Game 4 Non-Advancing Team — Elimination | 10:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 6 | Game 3 Winning Team vs. Game 4 Winning Team | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 7 | Game 5 Winning Team vs. Game 6 Non-Advancing Team — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Championship — Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 8 | Championship Game | 1:00 PM | ESPNU |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 9^ | If Necessary (~50 min after G8) | TBD | ESPN+ |
WCC Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 West Coast (WCC) Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, AZ, the Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants.
How can I watch the WCC Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+ / ESPNU.
How many teams make the West Coast (WCC) 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 WCC 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
