The inaugural 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic will open its doors on February 26 and run through February 28 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando Florida
Event Overview
Six NCAA programs have been selected to compete including West Virginia St John’s UCF Pitt Michigan and Indiana State
The matchups begin with St John’s facing Michigan and Indiana State taking on West Virginia on the opening day with additional pairings scheduled across the three day window
The stadium holds 9500 seats plus 2000 on the surrounding grass and has previously hosted MLB exhibitions minor league contests and Atlanta Braves spring training
Organizers have packaged the experience with hotel stays premium tickets and park hopper passes to Walt Disney World as well as welcome swag for attendees
bdG Sports a sports and entertainment promoter sees the event as a strategic extension of its event portfolio that already includes basketball and golf properties
The classic leverages Florida’s warm climate to give teams a competitive edge while offering fans a unique blend of baseball action and Disney attractions
Broadcast details are slated to be announced in the coming weeks as the event prepares to become a staple of early season college baseball