The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament is set to begin on Friday, June 12, with the Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The tournament will see eight teams compete for the national championship, with the schedule and bracket available for fans to follow. The 2025 champions, LSU, are looking to defend their title after sweeping Coastal Carolina in two games.
The tournament will feature a mix of familiar and new teams, with the selection show on Monday, May 25, determining the field. The NCAA DI Baseball Committee will decide on 29 automatic berths and 35 at-large bids, with teams needing a better than .500 record against DI opponents to be eligible for an at-large bid. The SEC has dominated Omaha recently, winning the last six titles, with LSU and Tennessee also making strong appearances in recent years.
The tournament will be a showcase of the best college baseball talent in the country, with the field set to be announced soon. Fans can look forward to exciting games and the chance to see their favorite teams compete for the national championship. Omaha, Nebraska, has been the home of the MCWS since 1950, and Charles Schwab Field Omaha will once again host the tournament, providing a memorable experience for all involved.
