North Carolina’s Tar Heels and Southern California’s Trojans are set to clash on Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. Eastern, in the second game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a contest that will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Tar Heels arrive with a 48‑12‑1 record, while the Trojans boast a 48‑16 mark, and the series history leans heavily toward USC, which holds a 3‑9 edge over North Carolina, including a winless 0‑3 record in postseason meetings.
Should the Tar Heels secure a victory, they will punch their ticket to the College World Series, marking their 13th appearance and chasing the program’s first national championship.
A Scorching Forecast
The National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the mid‑90s for both Friday and Saturday, with a potential high of 97 degrees if a Game 3 becomes necessary, a heat wave that could test players’ stamina and strategy.
Fans can stream the action on ESPN+ and Fubo, ensuring that viewers across the country can follow every pitch from Chapel Hill.
Rodd Baxley of The Fayetteville Observer notes that the matchup represents more than just a game; it is a clash of legacies, with the Tar Heels aiming to rewrite their postseason narrative.
The winner of this regional will meet either Auburn or Ole Miss in Omaha, where the College World Series awaits, adding another layer of excitement to a tournament that has already delivered countless memorable moments.