The Oklahoma Sooners have secured a spot in the College World Series finals for the first time in four years, setting up a best‑of‑three showdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels that begins Saturday night at 7 p.m. Central Time in Omaha, Nebraska.
A historic run
OU arrives in the finals with a 3‑0 record in the CWS, having dispatched Georgia and Alabama to reach this stage. A pair of victories would hand the Sooners their first NCAA baseball championship since 1994, a milestone that has eluded the program for more than three decades.
The games will be televised on ESPN and streamed live through the network’s digital platforms, while radio listeners can tune in to the Sooners Radio Network for play‑by‑play coverage. Both teams bring strong pitching staffs, but OU’s recent 8‑1 run through the tournament has many analysts favoring the Oklahoma lineup.
The 2026 CWS schedule kicks off with two opening games on Friday, June 12, at Charles Schwab Field, and the finals will continue through the weekend, offering fans a full slate of matchups before the championship series concludes. OU’s path has included wins over a mix of regional powerhouses, underscoring the team’s depth and resilience.