Alabama’s baseball program is gearing up for a landmark moment in its history. For the first time since 2006, the Crimson Tide will host a super regional at the NCAA Tournament, a stage that could propel them to the College World Series for the first time in over two decades.
A Historic Super Regional
The team enters the series as the No. 7 national seed and the No. 16 club in the USA TODAY Sports Baseball Coaches Poll. Their opponent, St. John's, arrived as the No. 4 seed from the Tallahassee Regional and remains unranked in the latest polls, setting up a contrast between a highly regarded host and an under‑the‑radar challenger.
Key contributors have been making noise throughout the regional play. Justin Lebron and Bryce Fowler each collected six hits in recent victories, with Lebron adding two home runs and reaching 16 season homers. Freshman Eric Hines delivered a clutch game‑tying homer in the eighth inning of a 9‑7 win over Oklahoma State, while Brady Neal capped the effort with a walk‑off homer in the 11th.
Broadcast and Streaming
Fans can watch the opening game nationally on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. CT on Saturday. The broadcast will also stream on ESPN+ and FUBO, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers. For those preferring radio, the Alabama feed is available through The Varsity App, SiriusXM channel 84, and Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa.
Beyond the immediate matchup, the series represents more than just a regional title. A win would mark Alabama’s first appearance in the College World Series since 1999, a milestone that has been a long‑standing goal for the coaching staff and players alike.