The 2026 Southland Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 14-17 & 21-23, 2026, at Top Seeds Host. The tournament uses a split-site format: bracket play at the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds May 14-17, followed by a championship series May 21-23 at the higher remaining seed. All games Thu through Sat will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 1:00 PM CT.
2026 Southland Conference Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Southland Baseball Championship uses two 4-team double-elimination regional brackets (May 14-17) followed by a best-of-3 Championship Series (May 21-23). Bracket play has concluded, with McNeese winning the Hammond Bracket and Lamar winning the Beaumont Bracket. The Championship Series will be played at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Beaumont, Texas (Lamar, higher seed).
2026 Southland Tournament Seedings
- Southeastern Louisiana (host: Hammond Bracket)
- Lamar (host: Beaumont Bracket)
- UTRGV
- Nicholls
- McNeese
- Northwestern State
- Stephen F. Austin
- Houston Christian
| Date | Round | Matchup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracket Play – May 14-17 (COMPLETED) | |||
| Thu, May 14 | Hammond Bracket | [1] SE Louisiana, [4] Nicholls, [5] McNeese, [8] Houston Christian | 4-team double-elim at SLU |
| Thu, May 14 | Beaumont Bracket | [2] Lamar, [3] UTRGV, [6] Northwestern State, [7] SFA | 4-team double-elim at Lamar |
| Sun, May 17 | Bracket Winners | McNeese (Hammond) · Lamar (Beaumont) | Advance to Championship Series |
| Championship Series – May 21-23 at Vincent-Beck Stadium, Beaumont TX | |||
| Thu, May 21 | Final G1 | McNeese vs Lamar | Best-of-3 begins (TBD time) |
| Fri, May 22 | Final G2 | McNeese vs Lamar | Continues |
| Sat, May 23 | Final G3 | McNeese vs Lamar | If necessary |
Southland Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Southland Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is played at campus sites hosted by the top seeds.
How can I watch the Southland Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Southland 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 Southland 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
