The 2026 Mississippi high school baseball championships have officially opened, bringing together the state’s top teams across Classes 1A through 7A at the iconic Trustmark Park in Pearl.
Games are organized as three‑game series, with each class’s first two contests scheduled back‑to‑back and a potential third game decided by a coin flip that determines the home‑team advantage.
Opening Day Highlights
Tuesday, May 19 kicked off the action with a slate of early‑morning matchups: Poplarville faced Mooreville in the Class 4A opener at 10 a.m., while Saltillo took on Pearl River Central in the 6A bracket at 1 p.m., and Pontotoc met Sumrall in the 5A division at 4 p.m. The evening capped off with a highly anticipated 7A clash between Petal and Oxford at 7 p.m.
The following day, Wednesday, May 20, continued the momentum with additional first‑round contests, including a 1A showdown between West Union and Taylorsville at 10 a.m., a 3A duel between Presbyterian Christian and Booneville at 4 p.m., and a second 4A game where Mooreville hosted Poplarville at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, saw the North side of the bracket take the field, featuring a 1A rematch at 1:07 p.m., a 2A contest at 1:07 p.m., and a 7A rematch at 7:07 p.m., each offering teams a second chance to advance.
Friday, May 22, concluded the opening round with the final series of games, including a 2A rematch at 1:07 p.m., a 3A rematch at 4:07 p.m., and a 5A rematch at 7:07 p.m., after which the tournament will shift to the next stage of competition.
Looking Ahead
With home‑team designations still fluid for any decisive third games, the schedule reserves extra time slots on Friday and Saturday to accommodate potential extensions. Fans and players alike are eager to see how the series unfold, as the championships serve as a crucial showcase for college recruiters and state pride.