The 2026 Horizon League Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Home Site of Best Available Seed. The 5-team tournament uses a modified double-elimination format hosted by the best available seed. The No. 4 and No. 5 seeds meet in an elimination game Wednesday, May 20, with the winner advancing into the main bracket alongside the top three seeds on Thursday. All games Wed through Sat will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 12:00 PM Local.
2026 Horizon League Baseball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the 2026 Horizon League baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. Once the league confirms the final tournament bracket, we’ll update that PDF for you here to print and download.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (Local) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed — Elimination | 5:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 2 | No. 2 Seed vs. No. 3 Seed | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 3 | No. 1 Seed vs. Winner Game 1 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 3 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 5 | Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 6 | Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 5 — Elimination | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Championship — Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 7 | Championship: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 8^ | If Necessary: Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 7 | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
Horizon League Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Horizon League Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is played at the home ballpark of the best available seed.
How can I watch the Horizon League Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Horizon League Baseball Tournament? The top 5 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 Horizon League opponents.
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