The 2026 College World Series will culminate on Monday, June 22, with a winner‑take‑all showdown between Oklahoma and North Carolina. The game, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, will decide the national champion after a tightly contested series.
Projected Pitching Matchup
Oklahoma will hand the ball to right‑hander Nick Wesloski, who enters the final with a 2‑1 record and a 3.63 ERA. Across the mound, North Carolina’s left‑hander Jackson Rose brings a perfect 5‑0 record and a 2.15 ERA, having dominated the series en route to the brink of a championship.
Both bullpens are expected to be fully rested. Oklahoma’s closer Jackson Cleveland and reliever LJ Mercurius are likely available, while North Carolina’s bullpen features Caden Glauber, who threw 65 pitches in Game 2, and Walker McDuffie, who logged 34 pitches in relief in Game 1.
Lineup Highlights
Oklahoma’s projected lineup includes veteran Jason Walk, defensive standout Camden Johnson and utility player Dasan Harris, among others. North Carolina counters with key contributors Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson, each expected to play pivotal roles.
The stakes are high: a win secures the title, while a loss ends the season. The teams have exchanged leads throughout the series, and the final game promises late‑inning drama.
Fans will be watching closely as the pitchers’ command and the lineups’ depth are tested under the bright lights of Omaha. Whichever side emerges victorious will etch its name into College World Series history.