Championship Bracket Announced
The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball championship bracket was revealed on May 10 during a live stream on NCAA.com, setting the stage for a six‑day showdown that will culminate on Saturday, June 6 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.
Fifty‑six teams earned their spots, with 21 securing automatic bids and the remaining 35 arriving via at‑large selections. The field includes traditional powerhouses such as West Chester, UT Tyler, Tampa and Catawba, each of which navigated a series of regional contests that began on May 14.
Super Regionals and Recent Results
Super regionals unfolded from May 21 to May 23, whittling the field before the final round. Recent results show West Chester beating UT Tyler 8‑2 on May 31, while Tampa edged Catawba 2‑1 on June 1, setting up a clash that could rewrite the record books.
Tampa, already the most decorated program in Division II history, captured its latest title in 2025 and is now eyeing another championship. Their recent 13‑2 victory over Bentley on May 30 underscores the team’s depth and experience.
Finals Schedule
The championship finals schedule features Game 11 at 1:30 p.m. on June 3 pitting No. 1 West Chester against No. 5 UT Tyler, followed by Game 12 at 6 p.m. that night between No. 2 Tampa and No. 3 Catawba. Additional matchups on June 2 and 3 will determine the finalists before the title game concludes on June 6.