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 Champion: Rider
Rider captured the 2026 MAAC Baseball Tournament title (May 20-23), at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, NY.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The MAAC Championship at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, NY is down to the championship series. No. 1 Rider, unbeaten in the tournament, faces No. 3 Fairfield; Rider needs one win while Fairfield must win twice. Champion and the MAAC automatic NCAA Tournament bid pending.
MAAC Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Fairfield vs No. 6 Marist | Fairfield 6, Marist 3 | |
| No. 4 Merrimack vs No. 5 Canisius | Merrimack 7, Canisius 0 | |
| No. 6 Marist vs No. 5 Canisius | Marist 10, Canisius 8 – Canisius eliminated | |
| No. 1 Rider vs No. 4 Merrimack | Rider 8, Merrimack 2 | |
| No. 3 Fairfield vs No. 2 Niagara | Fairfield 4, Niagara 3 | |
| No. 6 Marist vs No. 4 Merrimack | Marist 13, Merrimack 8 – Merrimack eliminated | |
| No. 1 Rider vs No. 3 Fairfield | Rider 5, Fairfield 1 | |
| No. 2 Niagara vs No. 6 Marist | Niagara 6, Marist 2 – Marist eliminated | |
| No. 3 Fairfield vs No. 2 Niagara | Fairfield 9, Niagara 2 – Niagara eliminated | |
| Final | No. 1 Rider vs No. 3 Fairfield | Championship series – result pending (Rider needs one win; Fairfield must win twice) |
2026 MAAC Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 MAAC Baseball Championship runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York (home of the Hudson Valley Renegades). Six teams compete in a modified double-elimination bracket. Rider enters as the No. 1 seed at 22-8. All games stream on ESPN+. All times Eastern.
2026 MAAC Tournament Seedings
- Rider (22-8)
- Niagara (20-10)
- Fairfield (20-10)
- Merrimack (20-10)
- Canisius (17-13)
- Marist (17-13)
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – Winners Bracket | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [3] Fairfield vs [6] Marist | Final | Fairfield 6, Marist 3 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | [4] Merrimack vs [5] Canisius | Final | Merrimack 7, Canisius 0 |
| Wed, May 20 | 3 | Marist vs Canisius (elimination) | Final | Marist 10, Canisius 8 |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | [1] Rider vs [4] Merrimack | Final | Rider 8, Merrimack 2 |
| Thu, May 21 | 5 | [2] Niagara vs [3] Fairfield | Final | Fairfield 4, Niagara 3 |
| Thu, May 21 | 6 | Marist vs Merrimack (elimination) | Final | Marist 13, Merrimack 8 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 7 | Rider vs Fairfield (winners final) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 8 | Niagara vs Marist (elimination) | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 9 | Loser G7 vs Winner G8 (elimination) | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Championship – Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 10 | MAAC Championship (Winner G7 vs Winner G9) | 12:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 11 | If necessary | 4:00 PM | TBD |
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
