The 2026 Patriot League Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 9-18, 2026, at Home Site of Higher Seed per Round. The tournament features a four-team field. The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds host best-of-three semifinal series at their respective home ballparks from May 9-11. The semifinal-round winners then meet in the best-of-three Patriot League Championship Series, scheduled to begin Friday, May 16, at the higher remaining seed. The Championship Series will not begin without five full days of rest after the final semifinal series game. All games Sat through Mon will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Mon, May 18 at a time TBD.
🏆 2026 Patriot Baseball Tournament Champion: Holy Cross
Holy Cross captured the 2026 Patriot Baseball Tournament title (May 9-20), hosted at the home site of the higher seed.
Champion: No. 4 Holy Cross won the 2026 Patriot League Championship Series over No. 2 Bucknell and earns the Patriot League automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. It is the Crusaders’ second straight title.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The Patriot League Championship Series is complete. Holy Cross clinched the title with a 14-11 win over Bucknell in the deciding Game 3 on May 20.
Patriot League Tournament Results
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinals | Holy Cross def. Army; Bucknell def. Navy | Holy Cross and Bucknell advanced to the final |
| Championship (G3) | No. 4 Holy Cross vs No. 2 Bucknell | Holy Cross 14, Bucknell 11 – Holy Cross wins the title |
2026 Patriot League Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Patriot League Baseball Championship uses a best-of-3 semifinal series (May 9-11) followed by a best-of-3 Championship Series (May 18-20). The Championship Series is being played at Depew Field at Marren Park in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (Bucknell). All games stream on ESPN+.
2026 Patriot League Tournament Seedings
- Army West Point (17-9)
- Bucknell (17-9)
- Navy (16-10)
- Holy Cross (13-13)
| Date | Round | Matchup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinals – May 9-11 (COMPLETED) | |||
| May 9-11 | Semi 1 | [1] Army vs [4] Holy Cross (best-of-3) | Holy Cross swept 2-0 (5-3, 4-2) |
| May 9-11 | Semi 2 | [2] Bucknell vs [3] Navy (best-of-3) | Bucknell won the series (16-3, 6-4) |
| Championship Series – May 18-20 at Lewisburg, PA | |||
| Mon, May 18 | Final G1 | [2] Bucknell vs [4] Holy Cross | Best-of-3 begins |
| Tue, May 19 | Final G2 | [2] Bucknell vs [4] Holy Cross | Continues |
| Wed, May 20 | Final G3 | [2] Bucknell vs [4] Holy Cross | If necessary |
Patriot League Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Patriot League Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is played at the home ballpark of the higher seed in each round.
How can I watch the Patriot League Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Patriot League Baseball Tournament? The top 4 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 Patriot 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
