The NCAA will soon unveil the bracket for the Men’s College World Series, a moment that determines which programs advance to the national championship tournament.
Selection Show Highlights
This year, 29 schools have secured automatic qualifying spots, while another 35 teams will learn their fate during the televised selection program.
The broadcast, scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m. on ESPN, will announce the full field and set the stage for the upcoming games.
In the South region, Texas Longhorns earned the sixth seed and are slated to open play against the Holy Cross Crusaders.
The Longhorns will also host a regional alongside Texas A&M, Tarleton State and UC Santa Barbara, a grouping that reflects their top‑16 RPI rankings.
Meanwhile, Texas State finds itself on the bubble after a 43rd RPI placement following a semifinal loss in the Sun Belt Tournament.
The selection show not only reveals pairings but also confirms host sites, with Omaha, Nebraska, and Austin, Texas among the venues that will welcome early‑round action.
As the tournament kicks off on Friday, fans can anticipate a series of high‑stakes matchups that will define the path to the championship.