The 2026 SEC baseball tournament is entering its final two days in Hoover, Alabama, where the championship picture is beginning to crystallize. Two days remain before the conference crown is decided, and the stakes have never been higher for the eight teams still in contention.
Semifinal Matchups
Saturday’s schedule pits the No. 1 seed Georgia against the No. 5 seed Florida at 1 p.m. Eastern, while the No. 6 seed Auburn will meet the No. 7 seed Arkansas at 5 p.m. Eastern. Both games will be played under the bright lights of the Hoover venue, and the outcomes will determine which squads advance to the championship showdown.
The championship game is set for May 24 at 2 p.m. Eastern, providing a final opportunity for the remaining teams to stake their claim before the NCAA Tournament bracket is released.
Tennessee’s Postseason Outlook
Tennessee, eliminated in the second round by Arkansas, is still projected as a No. 2 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional, which will be hosted by North Carolina. The Volunteers will look to leverage that positioning as they await the national field.
Regional Projections
Baseball America’s latest regional projections list Mercer as the No. 3 seed and Binghamton as the No. 4 seed in the Chapel Hill bracket, highlighting a competitive mix of programs that could shape the Volunteers’ path.
The full NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed on May 25 at noon Eastern on ESPN2, after which regional play will commence on May 29, setting the stage for a month of high‑stakes college baseball.