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.
🏆 2026 Big South Baseball Tournament Champion: USC Upstate
USC Upstate captured the 2026 Big South Baseball Tournament title (May 20-24), at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, NC.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The Big South Championship at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, NC continues, with the title game set for May 24 at 12:00 p.m. Top seed High Point leads the field. Champion and the Big South automatic NCAA Tournament bid pending.
Big South Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Charleston Southern vs No. 5 Radford | Charleston Southern 8, Radford 5 | |
| No. 3 USC Upstate vs No. 6 Longwood | USC Upstate 11, Longwood 8 | |
| No. 6 Longwood vs No. 5 Radford | Longwood 17, Radford 7 – Radford eliminated | |
| No. 3 USC Upstate vs No. 2 Winthrop | USC Upstate 18, Winthrop 6 (7 inn.) | |
| No. 1 High Point vs No. 4 Charleston Southern | High Point 9, Charleston Southern 6 | |
| No. 6 Longwood vs No. 4 Charleston Southern | Longwood 10, Charleston Southern 4 – Charleston Southern eliminated | |
| Semifinals | High Point, USC Upstate, Winthrop, Longwood | In progress May 23-24 – results pending |
| Final | Championship | Sun, May 24, 12:00 p.m. – TBD |
2026 Big South Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Big South Baseball Championship runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, North Carolina. Six teams compete in a modified double-elimination bracket. High Point earned the No. 1 seed and a bye into Thursday’s second round, with Winthrop right behind at No. 2. All times Eastern.
2026 Big South Tournament Seedings
- High Point
- Winthrop
- USC Upstate
- Charleston Southern
- Radford
- Longwood
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – First Round | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [4] Charleston Southern vs [5] Radford | Final | Charleston Southern 8, Radford 5 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | [3] USC Upstate vs [6] Longwood | Final | USC Upstate 11, Longwood 8 |
| Wed, May 20 | 3 | Radford vs Longwood (elimination) | Final | Longwood 17, Radford 7 |
| Thursday, May 21 – Second Round | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | [1] High Point vs Charleston Southern | Susp. | Suspended – resumes Friday |
| Thu, May 21 | 5 | [2] Winthrop vs USC Upstate | Final | USC Upstate 18, Winthrop 6 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 6 | Longwood vs lower-seeded G4/G5 loser (elimination) | 12:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 7 | Game 4 winner vs USC Upstate (semifinal) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 8 | Winner G6 vs higher-seeded G4/G5 loser (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 | Big South Championship (Winner G7 vs Winner G9) | 12:00 PM | TBD |
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
