A Historic October Lineup
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will open their 2026 fall schedule with three college baseball exhibition games at Blue Wahoos Stadium, turning the Double‑A ballpark into a showcase for some of the nation’s top programs.
Alabama, fresh from its inaugural College World Series appearance, arrives with a 42‑21 record that saw the Crimson Tide navigate regional and super‑regional play before earning a spot in the exhibition series. Their presence marks a milestone for a program that had never before reached the sport’s final stage.
Troy University will also make history, debuting in the College World Series after a breakthrough tournament that included two victories over Florida. The Trojans bring a 42‑22 overall record and a 17‑13 mark in SEC play, eager to test their newfound momentum against familiar foes.
Florida State and the Florida Gators, both perennial SEC powerhouses, are slated to meet again in a rematch that promises added intrigue. Florida State, finishing 40‑19 overall and 19‑11 in ACC competition, fell to St. John’s in its regional, while Florida posted a 41‑21 record before being eliminated by Troy.
Georgia Tech enters the series with a dominant 50‑11 record, having captured both the ACC regular‑season and tournament titles. Auburn, posting a 42‑22 overall mark, rounds out the field, seeking to extend its own resurgence after a strong 17‑13 conference schedule.
All games are scheduled for October 2026, with matchups set for October 10, 24 and additional dates yet to be announced. The events will be held at the Blue Wahoos’ home venue in Pensacola, Florida, a city that serves as the Double‑A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and has become a focal point for collegiate baseball enthusiasts.
The exhibition series not only highlights the growing prominence of mid‑major programs but also provides fans with a rare opportunity to see future MLB prospects and established college stars compete on the same diamond before the official season begins.