The 2026 NCAA Baseball Super Regionals will feature the North Carolina Tar Heels hosting the USC Trojans in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with the first game scheduled for June 5. The matchup marks the latest chapter in a Tar Heels program that has consistently positioned itself among the nation's elite in postseason play.
A Historic Run
North Carolina enters the series as the No. 5 national seed, a reflection of a season that included a sweep of the Chapel Hill Regional with victories over VCU and East Carolina. The Tar Heels are chasing their ninth appearance in the Men’s College World Series in the past 20 years, a milestone that underscores the program’s sustained excellence.
Guiding the team is head coach Scott Forbes, who has led the Tar Heels to the NCAA Tournament in each of his six seasons at the helm. Under Forbes, North Carolina has become one of only two programs to reach a Super Regional in each of the last three years, and the team joins Tennessee as the only schools to have advanced to a Super Regional in four of the past five seasons.
ACC Momentum
The Atlantic Coast Conference continues to dominate the national conversation, with multiple ACC teams advancing to Super Regionals and the College World Series in recent years. Georgia Tech’s double championship in the same season and Boston College’s 37‑win campaign highlight the league’s depth, while at least one ACC program has reached the World Series in each of the past 19 tournaments.
Beyond the immediate series, the Tar Heels’ run carries broader implications for college baseball’s competitive landscape. Their consistent presence in the later stages of the tournament not only reinforces the program’s legacy but also fuels recruiting and fan engagement across the region, ensuring that Chapel Hill remains a focal point for the sport’s next generation of talent.