The 2026 NCAA baseball College World Series will open on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. Central Time, when the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Opening Night at Charles Schwab Field
Both programs earned their spots in Omaha after completing sweeping Super Regional victories; the Sooners dispatched Kansas in a clean sweep, while the Crimson Tide eliminated St. John's in Tuscaloosa.
Fans can watch the game live on ESPN, with a simultaneous stream available through ESPN+, ensuring that the opening contest reaches audiences across the United States and beyond.
Full Schedule Unveiled
The tournament’s schedule kicks off a day earlier, on Friday, June 12, with two opening games at Charles Schwab Field that will also feature No. 16 West Virginia versus Troy and No. 5 North Carolina against Ole Miss.
Additional early‑round matchups include Texas versus Georgia and other competitive pairings, setting a packed slate of games that will carry through the first two days of competition.
The championship series is slated for late June, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday, June 20, Game 2 for Sunday, June 21, and a potential third game on Monday, June 22, should a decisive final be required.