The 2026 Missouri Valley Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-23, 2026, at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, KY. The 6-team, double-elimination bracket opens May 20 with the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds and the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds squaring off, followed by an elimination game that evening. The top two seeds receive first-round byes and enter the bracket on May 21. The Championship Game is set for Saturday, May 23, at 3:00 PM CT, with an if-necessary game at 7:00 PM CT. All games will air on ESPN+. You can download and print the bracket here in PDF format.
Missouri Valley Baseball Schedule
Here’s the 2026 Missouri Valley baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. The Missouri Valley also maintains a live bracket for the tournament for you too.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 3* | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | No. 1 Seed vs. Winner No. 4/5 | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | No. 2 Seed vs. Winner No. 3/6 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 6* | Loser Game 4/5 (low seed) vs. Winner Game 3 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 7 | Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 8* | Loser Game 4/5 (high seed) vs. Winner Game 6 — Elimination | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 9* | Winner Game 8 vs. Loser Game 7 — Elimination | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 10 | Championship: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 9 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 11^ | If Necessary: Loser Game 10 vs. Winner Game 10 | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
Missouri Valley Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Missouri Valley Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, Kentucky, hosted by reigning tournament champion Murray State.
How many teams make the Missouri Valley Baseball Tournament? The top 6 teams in the conference standings qualify.
How can I watch the 2026 Missouri Valley Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcasted on ESPN+.
College Baseball Resources
2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
2026 College Baseball Postseason Hub
2026 NCAA DI Baseball & College World Series Schedule
