The 2026 Ivy League Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 15-18, 2026, at Site of No. 1 Seed. The 4-team, double-elimination tournament is hosted by the No. 1 seed and runs four days. The bracket opens Friday with two semifinal games pairing the No. 1 Seed vs. No. 4 Seed and the No. 2 Seed vs. No. 3 Seed, with the tournament winner earning the Ivy League’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. All games Fri through Mon will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sun, May 17 at 3:00 PM Local.
2026 Ivy League Baseball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the 2026 Ivy League baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here. We’ll also post up the final printable bracket and PDF for you as well.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (Local) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 15 | ||||
| Fri, May 15 | Game 1 | No. 1 Seed vs. No. 4 Seed or No. 2 Seed vs. No. 3 Seed | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 15 | Game 2 | No. 1 Seed vs. No. 4 Seed or No. 2 Seed vs. No. 3 Seed | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Saturday, May 16 | ||||
| Sat, May 16 | Game 3 | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 — Elimination | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 16 | Game 4 | Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sunday, May 17 | ||||
| Sun, May 17 | Game 5 | Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 — Elimination | 11:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Sun, May 17 | Game 6 | Championship: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 | 3:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Monday, May 18 | ||||
| Mon, May 18 | Game 7^ | If Necessary Championship Game | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
Ivy League Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Ivy League Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is played at the home ballpark of the No. 1 seed.
How can I watch the Ivy League Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Ivy League Baseball Tournament? The top 4 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 Ivy League opponents.
College Baseball Resources
2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
2026 College Baseball Postseason Hub
2026 NCAA DI Baseball & College World Series Schedule
