2026 Southern Conference Baseball Championship kicks off in Greenville
The 2026 Baseball Championship, presented by Holston Gases, will unfold from May 20 to May 23 at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina, bringing together eight Southern Conference programs in a high‑stakes single‑elimination showdown.
Competing squads include The Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Mercer, UNC Greensboro, Samford, Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina and Wofford, each vying for the coveted title.
Schedule Highlights
The tournament opens on May 20 with The Citadel versus VMI at 9:00 a.m., followed by ETSU versus UNC Greensboro at 12:30 p.m. Afternoon and evening slots see the winners of those games face Wofford and Samford respectively, setting the stage for the final.
The championship game will be contested on May 23 at 7:30 p.m., offering a night‑time climax to the four‑day event.
Tickets are available via the official SoConBaseball.com website, and free parking is provided in lots at 515 Pendleton Street and 706 Pendleton Street, with a complimentary shuttle linking the lots to the Field Street Gate.
The competition’s narrative is enriched by recent history: the 2020 championship was canceled due to COVID‑19, while the 2025 title was claimed by the ETSU Buccaneers, who now aim to repeat.