The SIUE Cougars enter the Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship as the No. 1 seed, a position that guarantees them a bye through the opening round and sets the stage for a highly anticipated tournament.
The championship will unfold from May 19 through May 23 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, where the Cougars are slated to open play on Thursday at 1 p.m. against a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent.
Tickets are available in several tiers: an all‑session pass costs $30, while daily admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 18 and under and for college students presenting a valid ID. Fans can purchase tickets online or at the venue.
All games will be streamed live on ESPN+, which offers a monthly subscription at $11.99 or an annual plan for $119.99.
Bracket Format and Game Schedule
The tournament bracket includes two single‑elimination games on Tuesday, with the winners advancing to a double‑elimination phase. Because the top two seeds receive byes, SIUE will not play until Thursday, allowing extra preparation time before their first matchup.
Conference officials have released a detailed schedule that outlines start times for each contest, ensuring that fans can follow the action day by day as the field narrows toward the championship series.
With the championship poised to showcase the best of collegiate baseball in the region, SIUE’s coaching staff remains focused on maintaining momentum heading into their first game.