The Kansas Jayhawks baseball program will open a historic home Super Regional this weekend against the Oklahoma Sooners, marking the first time the team has hosted the NCAA’s penultimate round on its own diamond.
Schedule and broadcast details
Game 1 is slated for Saturday, June 6, at 5 p.m. Central Time and will air on ESPN2. Sunday’s Game 2 will also begin at 5 p.m. CT, though the network has yet to be confirmed. Monday’s potential Game 3 will follow, with its broadcast partner still undetermined.
A regional triumph fuels the momentum
Kansas arrived in Lawrence after a commanding performance in the Lawrence Regional. The Jayhawks opened with a win over Northeastern before sweeping Arkansas in back‑to‑back contests to capture the championship.
That regional title not only underscored the team’s resilience but also revived memories of the program’s last appearance in the College World Series in 1993, heightening expectations among players and fans alike.
What’s at stake
Should the Jayhawks prevail, they will advance to the College World Series in Omaha, where a berth would end a 33‑year national drought. The series against Oklahoma presents a stern test, as the Sooners bring a seasoned roster and a history of deep postseason runs.