SEC Baseball Tournament Returns to Hoover
The 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament is set to take place at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama, from May 19 through May 24. The event will bring together 16 collegiate teams in a single‑elimination format, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 1 p.m. on ABC.
Seeding and Storylines
Georgia enters as the No. 1 seed with a conference record of 23‑7, the best in the league, while Vanderbilt, the 2025 SEC Tournament champion, arrives as the No. 12 seed. Both programs are highlighted for their contrasting journeys, with Georgia aiming for its first tournament title in school history and Vanderbilt hoping to add another crown to its recent run of success.
Broadcast and Streaming
All games will be televised on the SEC Network and broadcast nationally on ABC. For viewers preferring digital platforms, the ESPN app and Fubo will carry live streams, ensuring coverage across a range of devices.
The tournament schedule begins with first‑round matchups on Tuesday, May 19, and proceeds through successive rounds, culminating in the final on May 24. Missouri, with a conference record of 6‑24, will look to improve on its challenging season, while the full field of 16 teams prepares for the intense competition.