The 2026 American (AAC) Baseball Tournament bracket & Championship schedule takes place from May 20-24, 2026, at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, FL. The 8-team tournament opens with a pair of single-elimination play-in games on May 20 before moving into an 6-team double-elimination bracket with seeds 1 and 2 getting byes all the way to May 22. All games Wednesday through Sunday will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sunday, May 24 at 12:00 PM ET. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
American (AAC) Baseball Schedule
Here’s the 2026 American (AAC) baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. The American (AAC) also maintains a live bracket for the tournament for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 6 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 5 Seed vs. No. 8 Seed | ~47 min after G1 | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 3 | No. 3 Seed vs. Winner Game 1 | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | No. 4 Seed vs. Winner Game 2 | ~47 min after G3 | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 5 | No. 2 Seed vs. Winner Game 3 | 9:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 6 | No. 1 Seed vs. Winner Game 4 | ~47 min after G5 | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 7 | Loser Game 4 vs. Loser Game 5 | 4:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 8 | Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 6 | ~47 min after G7 | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 9 | Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 | 10:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 10 | Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 | ~47 min after G9 | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 11 | Winner Game 10 vs. Loser Game 9 | ~47 min after G10 | ESPN+ |
| Sun, May 24 | FINAL | Championship Game: Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 11 | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
American (AAC) Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 American (AAC) Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, FL, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies.
How can I watch the American (AAC) Conference Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcasted on ESPN+
How many teams make the American (AAC) 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 American (AAC) opponents.
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