The 2026 Big South Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, NC. 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 winner receives the Big South’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. All games Wed through Sat will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 12:00 PM ET.
Big South Baseball Tournament Schedule 2026
Here’s the 2026 Big South baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. We’ll also let you know when the finalized Big South Tournament Bracket is available in printable PDF format for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 3 | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | No. 1 Seed vs. Winner Game 1 | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | No. 2 Seed vs. Winner Game 2 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 6 | Winner Game 3 vs. Lower-Seeded Loser of Game 4/5 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 7 | Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 8 | Higher-Seeded Loser of Game 4/5 vs. Winner Game 6 — Elimination | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 9 | Loser Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Championship — Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 10 | Championship: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 9 | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 11^ | If Necessary (~45 min after G10) | ~3:45 PM | ESPN+ |
Big South Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Big South Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, NC, the home of the Asheville Tourists, High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, hosted by Explore Asheville.
How can I watch the Big South Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Big South 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 Big South 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
