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 Tournament Champion: Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s captured the 2026 WCC Baseball Tournament title (May 20-23), at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, AZ.
Champion: No. 5 Saint Mary’s won the 2026 WCC Baseball Tournament, defeating No. 3 San Francisco 7-6 in the if-necessary final, and earns the West Coast Conference automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The tournament at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, AZ is complete. Fifth-seeded Saint Mary’s won the title, beating San Francisco 7-6 in the if-necessary game. Final results are below.
WCC Tournament Results
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| No. 5 Saint Mary’s vs No. 4 Pepperdine | Saint Mary’s advanced | |
| No. 5 Saint Mary’s vs No. 2 Pacific | Saint Mary’s 10, Pacific 7 | |
| No. 3 San Francisco vs No. 1 Gonzaga | San Francisco advanced – Gonzaga eliminated | |
| No. 3 San Francisco vs No. 2 Pacific | San Francisco 10, Pacific 6 – Pacific eliminated | |
| Championship | No. 3 San Francisco vs No. 5 Saint Mary’s | San Francisco 9, Saint Mary’s 8 – forced if-necessary game |
| Final (if nec.) | No. 5 Saint Mary’s vs No. 3 San Francisco | Saint Mary’s 7, San Francisco 6 – Saint Mary’s wins the title |
2026 WCC Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at Scottsdale Stadium in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Six teams compete in a modified double-elimination format. Gonzaga earned the No. 1 seed at 22-5 in WCC play. Games stream on ESPN+; the championship airs on ESPNU. All times Mountain (Arizona).
2026 WCC Tournament Seedings
- Gonzaga (22-5)
- Pacific (15-11-1)
- San Francisco (15-12)
- Pepperdine (15-12)
- Saint Mary’s (15-12)
- Santa Clara (13-14)
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (MST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – First Round | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [3] San Francisco vs [6] Santa Clara | Final | San Francisco 10, Santa Clara 4 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | [4] Pepperdine vs [5] Saint Mary’s | Final | Saint Mary’s 9, Pepperdine 2 |
| Thursday, May 21 – Second Round | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 3 | [1] Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s | Final | Saint Mary’s 13, Gonzaga 4 |
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | [2] Pacific vs San Francisco | Final | Pacific 8, San Francisco 4 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 5 | Gonzaga vs San Francisco (elimination) | 10:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 6 | Saint Mary’s vs Pacific (winners final) | 2:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 7 | Winner G5 vs Loser G6 (elimination) | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Championship – Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 8 | WCC Championship (Winner G6 vs Winner G7) | 1:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 9 | If necessary | TBD | TBD |
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
