The NCAA will unveil the 64‑team bracket for the 2026 baseball championship on May 25, a date that marks the culmination of months of regular‑season battles and conference tournaments.
The day before, the association revealed the 16 regional sites, naming seven programs from the Southeastern Conference among the hosts, underscoring the SEC’s continued dominance in college baseball.
Among the teams watching the broadcast, the Commodores of Vanderbilt find themselves on the outside looking in, as projections indicate they will fail to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament.
In contrast, the Volunteers of Tennessee are slated to receive a 2‑seed placement, though their first‑round venue will be a non‑SEC host site, a twist that adds intrigue to the upcoming matchups.
Selection Show Details
The selection program will air at noon Eastern, 11 a.m. Central, on Monday, May 25, and will be carried live across the nation on ESPN, with additional streaming through FUBO — which offers a free trial — and the ESPN app for those preferring digital access.
Tournament Timeline
Following the bracket release, the tournament will move into its first phase, with regionals scheduled to run from May 29 through June 1, setting the stage for the next round of competition.
The intensity will ramp up during the super regionals, slated for June 5‑8, before the ultimate showdown convenes in Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series from June 12 to 22.