The 2026 NCAA Division III baseball championship will feature a 64‑team field, combining 41 automatic qualifiers with 23 at‑large selections. The tournament’s selection show took place on Monday, May 11, unveiling the brackets that will see play begin on Friday, May 15 across sites nationwide.
Regional and championship schedule
Regional competition runs through May 17, followed by super‑regional games on May 22‑23. The championship series itself is set for May 29 through June 4 at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake, Ohio, where the finalists will battle for the title.
Wisconsin‑Whitewater enters the event as the defending champion, having captured the 2025 crown with a 21‑5 victory over Messiah. The program’s recent dominance reflects a decade of strong performances, including a 2024 title win by Misericordia, a 2023 triumph by Lynchburg, and earlier championships by Eastern Connecticut State, Salisbury, Chapman and others.
A look at recent champions
The title has changed hands frequently in recent years. In 2024, Misericordia edged Wisconsin‑Whitewater 10‑5, while 2023 saw Lynchburg triumph over Johns Hopkins 7‑6. Earlier champions include Eastern Connecticut State (2022), Salisbury (2021), Chapman (2019) and others, each posting narrow or decisive margins.