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2026 NCAA Lincoln Regional Live: Scores, Elimination Scenarios, and Bracket Updates

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The 2026 NCAA Lincoln Regional is officially underway at Haymarket Park, and the stakes could not be higher. As one of the headline host sites of the opening round, four programs are locked into a double-elimination bracket, each fighting to punch a ticket to the Super Regionals.

Games move fast and printed schedules age out quickly, so this page works as your real-time dashboard for the Lincoln Regional. We track live box scores, current win-loss records, the shifting elimination picture, and the updated bracket layout as the weekend unfolds.

Looking for full bracket details and seed-by-seed breakdowns? Check out our Lincoln Regional Schedule, Bracket, and TV Guide for the complete preview.

Live Lincoln Regional Bracket Results and Scores

2026 NCAA Lincoln Regional Live Updates

Game 1: Friday Afternoon Session

  • Matchup: No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 4 South Dakota State
  • Status: Scheduled (4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM Local)
  • Score: Nebraska 0, South Dakota State 0
  • Note: Winner advances to Game 4; loser drops to the Game 3 elimination bracket.

Game 2: Friday Evening Session

  • Matchup: No. 2 Ole Miss vs. No. 3 Arizona State
  • Status: Scheduled (9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM Local)
  • Score: Ole Miss 0, Arizona State 0
  • Note: Winner advances to Game 4; loser drops to the Game 3 elimination bracket.

Lincoln Regional Elimination Scenarios

In a double-elimination tournament, a single loss does not end a team’s season, but it strips away the margin for error. Here is where every Lincoln Regional team stands as the weekend plays out:

  • Undefeated Teams (0 Losses): Standard path. Need two more victories to secure the regional crown.
  • On Thin Ice (1 Loss): Dropped to the lower bracket. Must win three consecutive games to survive and advance.
  • Eliminated (2 Losses): Tournament run is complete.
Latest Lincoln Regional Results – 05/29/2026
Matchup & ScoreStatus
S Dakota St vs. NebraskaFri, May 29th at 4:00 PM EDT
Arizona St vs. Ole MissFri, May 29th at 9:00 PM EDT
Live scores auto-refresh nightly at 11:00 PM PT during the regionals (May 29 – Jun 1).

Remaining Lincoln Regional Schedule and TV Info

All times Eastern. Broadcast networks are subject to change based on game duration and weather delays.

DateGameMatchupTime (ET)TV / Stream
Sat, May 30Game 3 (Elimination)Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 23:00 PMESPN Family / ESPN+
Sat, May 30Game 4 (Winners’ Bracket)Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 28:00 PMESPN Family / ESPN+
Sun, May 31Game 5 (Elimination Final)Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 43:00 PMESPN Family / ESPN+
Sun, May 31Game 6 (Regional Final)Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 58:00 PMESPN Family / ESPN+
Mon, Jun 1Game 7 (If Necessary)Rematch of Game 6 if neededTBDESPN Family / ESPN+
See All 16 Regional Brackets and Scores →
Updated daily during Selection Weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is the Lincoln Regional being played?

All games for the Lincoln Regional bracket are held at Haymarket Park in Lincoln, Nebraska.

How does a team advance past the regional round?

The tournament runs in a double-elimination format. The team that finishes the weekend with fewer than two losses wins the regional title and faces the winner of the paired host site in a best-of-three Super Regional series.

What happens if a baseball game is delayed by rain?

If summer weather strikes, games pause and resume from the exact point of interruption once field conditions clear. If a delay pushes a game past its original window, the start times for later games that day get adjusted accordingly.

Where can I watch every Lincoln Regional game live?

Every Lincoln Regional game streams on ESPN+, with select games picked up by ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, or SECN as the bracket reaches the elimination final and regional title rounds.

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