The 2026 Kansas State Wildcats baseball season will be broadcast on ESPN+ for a total of 47 games, with every home contest also streamed via K-StateHD.TV. The partnership marks a continuation of the Wildcats’ long‑standing relationship with the sports network and its digital platform.
A new broadcast partnership
Returning to the booth, veteran play‑by‑play analyst Brian Smoller and color commentator Mike Clark will reunite for their 15th year as the primary television duo for K‑State home games. They will be joined by field reporters Sophie Smith and Hannah Whetstone, who begin their third season covering the team’s on‑field action.
On the radio side, Smoller teams up with Matt Walters, who will provide the play‑by‑play for the 27th consecutive season, ensuring that fans across the state can follow the action from the first pitch.
The Wildcats open their campaign at the MLB Desert Invitational in Scottsdale, Arizona, on February 13, where they will face Iowa, UConn, Penn State and Air Force in a four‑team showcase that sets the tone for the year.
The first home game at Tointon Family Stadium is slated for February 27 against Columbia, kicking off a schedule that blends Big 12 rivals such as Arizona State, TCU, Oklahoma State, Kansas and Cincinnati with non‑conference matchups against SIUE, Wichita State, South Dakota State, Nebraska and Omaha.
Among the key contributors returning to the roster are senior infielder Jared Goedert and pitcher Craig Wilson, while assistant coach Trevor Hurley will continue to shape the team’s strategy. The blend of experienced veterans and fresh talent positions the Wildcats for a strong push in the Big 12 race.
Fans can expect a packed slate of competitive games, with the home schedule designed to test the team against both conference powerhouses and strong out‑of‑conference opponents, promising a season full of pivotal moments.