The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will open its regional stage on Friday, May 29, showcasing six programs that earned berths from the Big 12 Conference.
Kansas is slated to host the Lawrence Regional, marking the Jayhawks' first-ever turn as a tournament host, while West Virginia will run the Morgantown Regional for the second time, having previously done so in 2019.
Host Cities Make History
In the Lincoln Regional, Arizona State will meet Ole Miss in a Friday night clash, and in the Auburn Regional, UCF will square off against NC State, adding further intrigue to the opening round.
Cincinnati enters the championship with its second straight NCAA tournament appearance, and Oklahoma State adds another milestone, securing its 51st Regional bid and extending a streak of 13 consecutive bids.
The conference’s recent pedigree is notable; the Big 12 has placed at least one team in the Men’s College World Series in nine of the past ten seasons, underscoring its competitive depth.
All games of the championship will be carried by the ESPN family of networks, ensuring broad coverage for fans across the country.