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 Baseball Tournament Champion: Milwaukee
Milwaukee captured the 2026 Horizon Baseball Tournament title (May 20-23), hosted at the best available seed.
Champion: No. 2 Milwaukee won the 2026 Horizon League Baseball Tournament, defeating top seed and host Wright State 5-4 in the final, and earns the Horizon League automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The tournament hosted by Wright State at Nischwitz Stadium is complete. Milwaukee won the title with a walk-off 5-4 win. Final results are below.
Horizon League Tournament Results
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No. 5 Oakland vs No. 4 Youngstown State | Oakland 10, Youngstown State 2 – Youngstown State eliminated |
| 2 | No. 2 Milwaukee vs No. 3 Northern Kentucky | Milwaukee 14, Northern Kentucky 2 |
| 3 | No. 1 Wright State vs No. 5 Oakland | Wright State 7, Oakland 5 |
| 4 | No. 5 Oakland vs No. 3 Northern Kentucky | Oakland 5, Northern Kentucky 3 – Northern Kentucky eliminated |
| 5 | No. 2 Milwaukee vs No. 1 Wright State | Milwaukee 4, Wright State 1 |
| 6 | No. 1 Wright State vs No. 5 Oakland | Wright State 11, Oakland 5 – Oakland eliminated |
| Final | No. 2 Milwaukee vs No. 1 Wright State | Milwaukee 5, Wright State 4 – Milwaukee wins the title |
2026 Horizon League Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Horizon League Baseball Championship runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at Wright State in Dayton, Ohio (regular-season champion and host). Five teams compete in a modified double-elimination bracket. All times Eastern.
2026 Horizon League Tournament Seedings
- Wright State (17-7) – host
- Milwaukee (14-10)
- Northern Kentucky (12-12)
- Youngstown State (12-12)
- Oakland (5-19)
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – Play-In | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [4] Youngstown State vs [5] Oakland (elimination) | Final | Oakland 10, Youngstown State 2 |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 2 | [2] Milwaukee vs [3] Northern Kentucky | Final | Milwaukee 14, Northern Kentucky 2 |
| Thu, May 21 | 3 | [1] Wright State vs Oakland | Final | Wright State 7, Oakland 5 |
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | Northern Kentucky vs Oakland (elimination) | Final | Oakland 5, Northern Kentucky 3 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 5 | Milwaukee vs Wright State | 12:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 6 | Loser G5 vs Oakland (elimination) | 4:00 PM | TBD |
| Championship – Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 7 | Horizon League Championship (Winner G5 vs Winner G6) | 12:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 8 | If necessary | 4:00 PM | TBD |
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.
College Baseball Resources
2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
2026 College Baseball Postseason Hub
2026 NCAA DI Baseball & College World Series Schedule
