College World Series Finals Set for June 20
After a dramatic semifinal round, the 2026 College World Series will pause before the championship series, pitting the Oklahoma Sooners against the North Carolina Tar Heels in a best‑of‑three showdown. Both programs have fought through a grueling double‑elimination bracket to earn the right to compete for the nation’s top collegiate baseball title.
Game 1 is slated for 8 p.m. on June 20, followed by Game 2 at 2:30 p.m. on June 21, with a potential Game 3 at 7 p.m. on June 22 if needed. All contests will be televised on ESPN and ABC, giving viewers multiple platforms to tune in live.
Broadcast and Streaming Options
Fans can catch the action on the ESPN app, while Fubo offers a free trial that includes access to the network’s live feed. The series promises high‑stakes baseball, with Oklahoma chasing its third NCAA championship — its first since 1994 — and North Carolina aiming for its inaugural national title.
The championship series will be held in Omaha, Nebraska, the traditional home of the College World Series, adding another layer of historic significance to the matchup.