The University of Kansas baseball team will welcome Northeastern to Hoglund Ballpark for the first time ever, kicking off a regional that promises high‑stakes competition. The matchup is scheduled for Friday at 12 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on ESPN+ alongside other networks.
Kansas arrives with a 42‑16 record, the best in the nation for the Jayhawks this season, and will be making its seventh appearance in the NCAA postseason. The team captured both the Big 12 regular‑season title and the conference tournament, underscoring its dominance in the league.
Northeastern’s Road to the Regional
The Huskies earned their spot by winning the CAA Tournament, a feat highlighted by a school‑record 210 stolen bases — the most in Division I baseball this year. Their aggressive baserunning has become a signature of the squad.
Beyond speed, Northeastern’s offense has been potent, and the team will look to translate that momentum against a Kansas lineup that has already hit 102 home runs, just two shy of the program’s single‑season record.
Broadcast Details and Live Updates
Fans can watch the opening game on ESPN+ and a suite of partner networks, while real‑time updates will be posted on the Jayhawks’ official X account, @KUBaseball. The broadcast team includes veteran voices Dan Fitzgerald and Tyson LeBlanc, who will provide play‑by‑play commentary.
The game will also feature a special segment on the team’s four hitters who have each reached double‑digit home runs this season, a testament to the depth of the Kansas batting order.