The 2026 Mid-American (MAC) Baseball Championship schedule takes place from May 20-24, 2026, at ForeFront Field in Avon, OH. The 6-team, double-elimination bracket opens Wednesday, May 20, with the No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 seeds squaring off. The top two seeds receive first-round byes and enter the bracket on May 21 via a reseeding mechanic — the No. 1 seed faces the lowest-seeded advancing team, and the No. 2 seed faces the higher-seeded advancing team. All games Wed through Sun will air on ESPN+, with the Championship Game on Sat, May 23 at 6:00 PM ET.
MAC Baseball Tournament Schedule 2026
Here’s the 2026 MAC baseball tournament schedule. Once we have the seeds and matchups set, we’ll update the schedule for you here.
| Day | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | Game 1 | No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 12:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Wed, May 20 | Game 2 | No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | Game 3 | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 — Elimination | 10:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 4 | No. 1 Seed vs. Lower-Seeded Winner of Game 1/2 | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, May 21 | Game 5 | No. 2 Seed vs. Higher-Seeded Winner of Game 1/2 | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Friday, May 22 | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | Game 6 | Winner Game 3 vs. Lower-Seeded Loser of Game 4/5 — Elimination | 10:00 AM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 7 | Winner Game 6 vs. Higher-Seeded Loser of Game 4/5 — Elimination | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Fri, May 22 | Game 8 | Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Saturday, May 23 | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | Game 9 | Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 — Elimination | 12:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, May 23 | Game 10 | Championship: Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 9 | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sunday, May 24 | ||||
| Sun, May 24 | Game 11^ | If Necessary: Replay of Game 10 | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
MAC Baseball FAQ
Where is the 2026 Mid-American (MAC) Baseball Tournament being played? The tournament is being held at ForeFront Field in Avon, OH, the home of the Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League.
How can I watch the MAC Baseball Tournament? The entire tournament is broadcast on ESPN+.
How many teams make the Mid-American (MAC) Baseball Tournament? The top 6 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 MAC 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
