The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship is set to unfold from May 19 through May 23 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, bringing together the league’s top teams in a tightly contested bracket.
Lindenwood arrives as the No. 6 seed after finishing the regular season with a 13‑14 record within the conference and a 29‑26 record overall, a performance that earned them a spot in the elimination round.
Elimination Round Action
On Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., the Lions will meet the No. 7 seed UT Martin in a single‑elimination contest. Victory will propel them into a Wednesday afternoon matchup against the No. 3 seed Southeast Missouri, continuing the double‑elimination flow of the tournament.
Venue Background
Mtn Dew Park, which opened in 2007 and was formerly known as Rent One Park, has become a staple of the OVC championship, hosting the event for the fifth time and securing a contract that runs through 2029. The stadium also serves as home to the Prospect League’s Thrillville Thrillbillies, who began play in 2023, adding a unique regional flavor to the venue.
Ticket pricing for the championship is straightforward: an all‑session pass costs $30, while daily admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 18 and college students presenting a valid ID. All seating is general admission, ensuring a first‑come, first‑served experience for fans.
The entire tournament will be broadcast live on ESPN+, where viewers can subscribe for $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually, or bundle the service with Disney’s other streaming offerings.
Beyond this year’s competition, the championship holds historical significance as the 47th edition of the OVC Baseball Tournament, marking the first elimination‑style format introduced in 1979. Since 2001 the event has been staged at neutral sites, rotating among five locations before settling at Mtn Dew Park.