The 2026 MAAC Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, NY. 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. Rounds will reseed based on performance throughout the tournament. All games Wed through Sat will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 12:00 PM ET.
2026 MAAC Baseball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the 2026 MAAC baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 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. Lower-Seeded Winner of Game 1/2 | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | No. 2 Seed vs. Higher-Seeded Winner of Game 1/2 | 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 Championship Game | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
MAAC Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 MAAC Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, NY, the home of the Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. 2026 marks the 14th time the MAAC Baseball Championship is hosted at the ballpark (previously named Dutchess Stadium), the most in MAAC history.
How can I watch the MAAC Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the MAAC 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 MAAC 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
