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.
🏆 2026 Missouri Valley Baseball Tournament Champion: UIC
UIC captured the 2026 Missouri Valley Baseball Tournament title (May 20-24), at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, KY.
Live update (May 24, 2026): Both finalists are set at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, Kentucky. No. 1 UIC and No. 4 Southern Illinois meet in the championship game at 1:00 p.m. CT, with the Missouri Valley automatic NCAA Tournament bid on the line. UIC reached the final through the winners bracket; a second game would be required only if Southern Illinois wins the opener.
Missouri Valley Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| SF | No. 1 UIC vs No. 3 Murray State | UIC 6, Murray State 5 – UIC to final |
| Elim | No. 4 Southern Illinois vs No. 2 Indiana State | Southern Illinois 7, Indiana State 5 – Indiana State eliminated |
| Elim | No. 4 Southern Illinois vs No. 3 Murray State | Southern Illinois 9, Murray State 7 – Murray State eliminated; SIU to final |
| Final | No. 1 UIC vs No. 4 Southern Illinois | Championship – Sun, May 24, 1:00 p.m. CT – TBD |
2026 Missouri Valley Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 MVC Baseball Championship runs Wednesday, May 20 through Saturday, May 23 at Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park on the Murray State University campus in Murray, Kentucky. Six teams compete in a modified double-elimination format; the bracket reseeds after Game 2 so the lowest remaining seed plays No. 1 UIC on Thursday. All times Central.
2026 MVC Tournament Seedings
- UIC
- Indiana State
- Murray State (host)
- Southern Illinois
- Evansville
- Illinois State
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 – Day 1 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 1 | [4] Southern Illinois vs [5] Evansville | Final | Southern Illinois 8, Evansville 4 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2 | [3] Murray State vs [6] Illinois State | Final | Murray State 6, Illinois State 4 |
| Wed, May 20 | 3 | Evansville vs Illinois State (elimination) | Final | Evansville 6, Illinois State 3 |
| Thursday, May 21 – Day 2 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 4 | [1] UIC vs [4] Southern Illinois | Final | UIC 11, Southern Illinois 1 |
| Thu, May 21 | 5 | [2] Indiana State vs [3] Murray State | Final | Murray State 3, Indiana State 2 |
| Thu, May 21 | 6 | Southern Illinois vs Evansville (elimination) | Final | Southern Illinois 3, Evansville 2 |
| Friday, May 22 (Today) | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 7 | UIC vs Murray State (winners final) | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 8 | Southern Illinois vs Indiana State (elimination) | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, May 22 | 9 | Winner G8 vs Loser G7 (elimination) | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Championship – Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 10 | MVC Championship (Winner G7 vs Winner G9) | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 11 | If necessary | 7:00 PM | TBD |
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
