2026 Men’s College World Series at a Glance
| Item | Details |
| Event | 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series |
| Dates | June 12–22, 2026 |
| Location | Charles Schwab Field Omaha, Nebraska |
| TV Channels | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC |
It’s nearing the end of the school year but it’s just the start of the most exciting time in college baseball: the Road to Omaha. The nation’s top teams are battling for a spot in the 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series (MCWS), which kicks off June 12 at 2 p.m. ET in Omaha, Nebraska.
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How to Watch the 2026 Men’s College World Series
ABC and ESPN will be the home for the 2026 Men’s College World Series. You can watch the College World Series live with DIRECTV.
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
Fans can also stream the College World Series with an ESPN Unlimited Plan, which gives you access to every ESPN channel and ESPN+. The ESPN Unlimited Plan is included in DIRECTV Signature plans and the MySports® Genre Pack®.
When is the 2026 MCWS?
Game 1 of the College World Series begins Friday June 12 at 2 p.m. ET.
The final field of eight will be determined by the results of the NCAA Tournament Super Regional stage, which runs from Friday, June 5 to Monday, June 8.
2026 Super Regionals Schedule
Before the 2026 MCWS begins, the final eight teams must emerge from the NCAA Baseball Tournament’s Super Regional round. These best-of-three series will determine which programs advance to Omaha and compete for a national championship.
The 2026 Super Regionals run from June 5–8 and will air across ESPN networks. Here’s the complete schedule and TV information for each of the regional tournaments.
Morgantown Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 16 West Virginia vs. Cal Poly | Friday, June 5 | Noon | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Cal Poly vs. No. 16 West Virginia | Saturday, June 6 | Noon | ESPN2 |
Troy Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | Troy vs. Little Rock | Friday, June 5 | 5 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Game 2 | Little Rock vs. Troy | Saturday, June 6 | 3 p.m. | ESPN2 |
Chapel Hill Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 5 North Carolina vs. Southern California | Friday, June 5 | 3 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Southern California vs. No. 5 North Carolina | Saturday, June 6 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
Auburn Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 4 Auburn vs. Ole Miss | Friday, June 5 | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Ole Miss vs. No. 4 Auburn | Saturday, June 6 | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
Lawrence Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 15 Kansas vs. Oklahoma | Saturday, June 6 | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Kansas | Sunday, June 7 | 6 p.m. | TBD |
Tuscaloosa Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 7 Alabama vs. Saint John’s (NY) | Saturday, June 6 | 9 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Saint John’s (NY) vs. No. 7 Alabama | Sunday, June 7 | 3 p.m. | TBD |
Austin Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Oregon | Saturday, June 6 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 2 | No. 11 Oregon vs. No. 6 Texas | Sunday, June 7 | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
Athens Super Regional Schedule
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 14 Mississippi State | Saturday, June 6 | 11 a.m. | ESPN |
| Game 2 | No. 14 Mississippi State vs. No. 3 Georgia | Sunday, June 7 | Noon | ESPN |
2026 Men’s College World Series Schedule and TV Information
The Men’s College World Series runs from June 12 to June 21/22, with games played at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Here is the full MCWS schedule with information on how to watch it live on TV.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Game 1 | Friday, June 12 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Friday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Saturday, June 13 | 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 4 | Saturday, June 13 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 5 | Sunday, June 14 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 6 | Sunday, June 14 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 7 | Monday, June 15 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 8 | Monday, June 15 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 9 | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 10 | Tuesday, June 16 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 11 | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 12 | Wednesday, June 17 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Bracket 1 (if necessary) | Thursday, June 18 | TBD | ESPN |
| Bracket 2 (if necessary) | Thursday, June 18 | TBD | ESPN |
| Championship Series Game 1 | Saturday, June 20 | TBD | ESPN |
| Championship Series Game 2 | Sunday, June 21 | 2:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Championship Series Game 3 (if necessary) | Monday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
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How Does the NCAA Baseball Tournament Work?
Like the NCAA basketball tournament, 64 collegiate baseball teams compete for the title. The bracket is composed of 29 conference champions that receive automatic entry and 35 teams that receive at-large bids from the NCAA DI Baseball Committee.
These teams participate in two multi-game stages: Regionals and Super Regionals. Those two rounds whittle the field down to the final eight teams that compete in the Men’s College World Series. Four teams are placed in one double-elimination tournament bracket and the other four teams are placed in a second double-elimination bracket. The winners of each bracket face off in the CWS finals, or the national championship.
The ultimate champion emerges from a best-of-three series championship series showdown.
What Teams Have Made it to the Super Regionals?
As of June 3, 2026, the following teams have a chance to make it to the College World Series:
- No. 3 Georgia
- No. 4 Auburn
- No. 5 North Carolina
- No. 6 Texas
- No. 7 Alabama
- No. 11 Oregon
- No. 14 Mississippi State
- No. 15 Kansas
- No. 16 West Virginia
- Cal Poly
- Troy
- Little Rock
- Southern California
- Ole Miss
- Oklahoma
- Saint John’s
College World Series/ NCAA Baseball Tournament Winners
For the last 77 years, DI college athletes and their coaches have been making baseball tournament history, beating out the best of the best to become the next NCAA World Series champions. Here’s a look at the winners from the last 30 years.
| Year | Winning Team (Record) | Coach |
| 2025 | LSU (53-15) | Jay Johnson |
| 2024 | Tennessee (60-13) | Tony Vitello |
| 2023 | LSU (54-17) | Jay Johnson |
| 2022 | Ole Miss (42-23) | Mike Bianco |
| 2021 | Mississippi State (50-18) | Chris Lemonis |
| 2020** | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | Vanderbilt (59-12) | Tim Corbin |
| 2018 | Oregon State (55-12-1) | Pat Casey |
| 2017 | Florida (52-19) | Kevin O’Sullivan |
| 2016 | Coastal Carolina (55-18) | Gary Gilmore |
| 2015 | Virginia (44-24) | Brian O’Connor |
| 2014 | Vanderbilt (51-21) | Tim Corbin |
| 2013 | * UCLA (49-17) | John Savage |
| 2012 | * Arizona (48-17) | Andy Lopez |
| 2011 | * South Carolina (55-14) | Ray Tanner |
| 2010 | South Carolina (54-16) | Ray Tanner |
| 2009 | LSU (56-17) | Paul Mainieri |
| 2008 | Fresno State (47-31) | Mike Batesole |
| 2007 | * Oregon State (49-18) | Pat Casey |
| 2006 | Oregon State (50-16) | Pat Casey |
| 2005 | * Texas (56-16) | Augie Garrido |
| 2004 | Cal St. Fullerton (47-22) | George Horton |
| 2003 | Rice (58-12) | Wayne Graham |
| 2002 | * Texas (57-15) | Augie Garrido |
| 2001 | * Miami (Fla.) (53-12) | Jim Morris |
| 2000 | * LSU (52-17) | Skip Bertman |
| 1999 | * Miami (Fla.) (50-13) | Jim Morris |
| 1998 | Southern California (49-17) | Mike Gillespie |
| 1997 | * LSU (57-13) | Skip Bertman |
*Undefeated in College World Series **Cancelled due to COVID-19
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