The 2026 Summit League Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, MN. The 4-team, double-elimination tournament opens May 20 with the No. 1 vs. No. 4 and No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchups. All games Wed through Sat will air on Summit League Network, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 1:00 PM CT.
🏆 2026 Summit Baseball Tournament Champion: South Dakota State
South Dakota State captured the 2026 Summit Baseball Tournament title (May 20-23), at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, MN.
Champion: No. 4 South Dakota State won the 2026 Summit League Baseball Tournament, defeating Oral Roberts 9-6 in a winner-take-all final, and earns the Summit League automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The tournament at Siebert Field in Minneapolis is complete. South Dakota State beat Oral Roberts 9-6 in the winner-take-all final for the title. Final results are below.
Summit League Tournament Results
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First round | No. 4 South Dakota State vs No. 1 Oral Roberts | South Dakota State 7, Oral Roberts 3 |
| Final G1 | No. 1 Oral Roberts vs No. 4 South Dakota State | Oral Roberts 4, South Dakota State 1 – series forced to a second game |
| Final G2 | No. 4 South Dakota State vs No. 1 Oral Roberts | South Dakota State 9, Oral Roberts 6 – SDSU wins the title |
2026 Summit League Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Summit League Baseball Championship runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at Siebert Field on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis (host: St. Thomas). Four teams compete in a double-elimination bracket. Oral Roberts earned the No. 1 seed at 22-6. All games stream on the Summit League Network. All times Central.
2026 Summit League Tournament Seedings
- Oral Roberts (22-6)
- Omaha (16-11)
- Northern Colorado (13-15)
- South Dakota State (12-15)
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – Opening Round | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [1] Oral Roberts vs [4] South Dakota State | Final | South Dakota State 7, Oral Roberts 3 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | [2] Omaha vs [3] Northern Colorado | Final | Northern Colorado 5, Omaha 3 |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 3 | Oral Roberts vs Omaha (elimination) | Final | Oral Roberts 9, Omaha 0 |
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | South Dakota State vs Northern Colorado | Final | South Dakota State 2, Northern Colorado 1 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 5 | Oral Roberts vs Northern Colorado (elimination) | 4:00 PM | TBD |
| Saturday, May 23 – Championship | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 6 | Summit Championship (South Dakota State vs Winner G5) | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 7 | If necessary | TBD | TBD |
2026 Summit League Baseball Tournament FAQ
Where is the 2026 Summit League Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, MN, the home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
How can I watch the Summit League Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on Summit League Network.
How many teams make the Summit 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 Summit 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
