The 2026 SWAC Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-24, 2026, at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. The 8-team tournament uses a unique dual-bracket format: teams split into two parallel 4-team double-elimination brackets (Bracket A with seeds 2, 3, 6, 7 and Bracket B with seeds 1, 4, 5, 8). Each bracket plays out Wednesday through Friday, with potential if-necessary games Saturday. The two bracket champions meet in a single winner-take-all Championship Game Sunday afternoon. All games Wed through Sun will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sun, May 24 at 1:00 PM CT. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the 2026 SWAC baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. The SWAC also maintains a live bracket for the tournament for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 — Opening Round | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | Bracket A: No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | Bracket B: No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 3 | Bracket A: No. 2 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 4 | Bracket B: No. 1 Seed vs. No. 8 Seed | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | Bracket A: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3 — Elimination | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 6 | Bracket B: Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4 — Elimination | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 7 | Bracket A: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 8 | Bracket B: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4 | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 9 | Bracket A: Loser Game 7 vs. Winner Game 5 — Elimination | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 10 | Bracket B: Loser Game 8 vs. Winner Game 6 — Elimination | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 11 | Bracket A Final: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 9 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 12 | Bracket B Final: Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 10 | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Saturday, May 23 — If Necessary Games | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 11b^ | Bracket A: Loser Game 11 vs. Winner Game 11 (if necessary) | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 12b^ | Bracket B: Loser Game 12 vs. Winner Game 12 (if necessary) | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Championship — Sunday, May 24 | ||||
| Sun, May 24 | Championship | Winner of Bracket A vs. Winner of Bracket B | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
SWAC Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 SWACBaseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL, the oldest professional baseball park in the United States, built in 1910.
How can I watch the SWAC Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the SWAC 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 SWAC opponents.
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