The 2026 Southern (SoCon) Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Fluor Field in Greenville, SC. The 8-team, double-elimination bracket opens Wednesday, May 20, with four first-round matchups. Thursday features two elimination games on the losers’ side with winners’ bracket play continuing, and Friday reaches the winners’ bracket final and losers’ bracket final. The SoCon Baseball Championship Presented by Holston Gases crowns its champion in a single winner-take-all final Saturday night. All games Wed through Sat will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 7:00 PM ET. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
Southern (SoCon) Baseball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the 2026 Southern (SoCon) baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. The Southern (SoCon) also maintains a live bracket for the tournament for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 — Wednesday, May 20 (Opening Day) | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 1 Seed vs. No. 8 Seed | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 12:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 3 | No. 2 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 4 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 7:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Day 2 — Thursday, May 21 (Alumni Appreciation) | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 — Elimination | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 6 | Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 — Elimination | 12:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 7 | Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 8 | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 | 7:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Day 3 — Friday, May 22 (Youth Day) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 9 | Loser Game 7 vs. Winner Game 5 — Elimination | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 10 | Loser Game 8 vs. Winner Game 6 — Elimination | 12:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 11 | Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 12 | Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10 — Elimination | 7:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Championship — Saturday, May 23 (Shriners Saturday) | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 13 | Championship: Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 12 | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
Southern (SoCon) Baseball Tournament Schedule FAQ
Where is the 2026 Southern (SoCon) Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Fluor Field in Greenville, SC, the home of the Greenville Drive, High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, located at 945 S. Main Street.
How can I watch the Southern (SoCon) Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Southern (SoCon) Baseball Tournament? The top 8 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 Southern (SoCon) opponents.
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