The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship will conclude on Sunday with the championship game, wrapping up a five‑day event that has become a staple of summer collegiate baseball in the region.
Tournament Schedule and Venue History
The 47th edition of the OVC baseball tournament runs May 19‑23 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, a venue that opened in 2007 as Rent One Park and has hosted the championship in 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, with a commitment to remain the host through 2029.
Mtn Dew Park now serves as the home field for the Prospect League’s Thrillville Thrillbillies, who began play in the summer of 2023, adding a professional‑level backdrop to the collegiate showcase.
Tickets and Pricing
Fans can purchase all‑session passes for $30, single‑day adult tickets for $10, and discounted $5 rates for children 18 and under and college students with valid ID, with tickets available both online and at the ballpark box office.
Live Coverage on ESPN+
All tournament games are streamed live on ESPN+, including Game 13 which pits #2 Eastern Illinois against #4 Little Rock at 12:00 p.m. CT, ensuring that viewers across the country can follow the action in real time.