College Baseball Regionals Begin Friday: Your Guide to All 32 NCAA Tournament Games

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EXCERPT: The road to the College World Series kicks off with 16 NCAA baseball regionals featuring 64 teams. Find out when and where to watch every game, key matchups, and tournament dates.
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The NCAA baseball tournament begins its regional stage on Friday, May 29, 2026, with 32 games scheduled across 16 sites nationwide. Sixty-four teams are vying for a spot in the prestigious College World Series, and the opening round promises intense competition as national seeds host the initial matchups.

Opening Day Action

The regionals feature two games at each of the 16 host sites. Top national seeds like No. 1 UCLA, who will play Saint Mary's in Los Angeles, are expected to be strong contenders. However, several intriguing matchups are set to highlight the day, particularly those featuring No. 2 and No. 3 seeds. Notable games include Tennessee vs. East Carolina in Chapel Hill, Wake Forest vs. Kentucky in Morgantown, and Ole Miss vs. Arizona State in Lincoln.

Broadcast Information

Fans can follow all the action through various ESPN platforms. Select games will be broadcast on ESPN2, ESPNU, the ACC Network, and the SEC Network. For live streaming, games are available on fubo, which offers a free trial, and all games can be streamed via the ESPN app.

Full Schedule of Friday's Games (All Times ET)

Here's a comprehensive look at Friday's schedule:

12 p.m.: No. 2 Georgia Tech vs. UIC (Atlanta) – ACCN, fubo, ESPN app
12 p.m.: Tennessee vs. East Carolina (Chapel Hill) – ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app
12 p.m.: Wake Forest vs. Kentucky (Morgantown) – ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app
12 p.m.: Boston College vs. Liberty (Athens) – ESPN app
1 p.m.: No. 4 Auburn vs. Milwaukee (Auburn) – ESPN app
1 p.m.: No. 6 Texas vs. Holy Cross (Austin) – SECN, fubo, ESPN app
1 p.m.: No. 8 Florida vs. Rider (Gainesville) – ESPN app
1 p.m.: No. 15 Kansas vs. Northeastern (Lawrence) – ESPN app
2 p.m.: No. 9 Southern Miss vs. Little Rock (Hattiesburg) – ESPN app
2 p.m.: No. 14 Mississippi State vs. Lipscomb (Starkville) – ESPN app
2 p.m.: Oklahoma State vs. USC Upstate (Tuscaloosa) – ESPN app
3 p.m.: No. 1 UCLA vs. Saint Mary's (Los Angeles) – ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app
3 p.m.: No. 10 Florida State vs. St. John's (Tallahassee) – ACCN, fubo, ESPN app
3 p.m.: Oregon State vs. Washington State (Eugene) – ESPN app
4 p.m.: No. 12 Texas A&M vs. Lamar (College Station) – SECN, fubo, ESPN app
4 p.m.: No. 13 Nebraska vs. South Dakota State (Lincoln) – ESPN app
5 p.m.: No. 3 Georgia vs. Long Island U. (Athens) – ESPN app
5 p.m.: No. 5 North Carolina vs. VCU (Chapel Hill) – ESPN app
5 p.m.: No. 16 West Virginia vs. Binghamton (Morgantown) – ESPN app
5 p.m.: Oklahoma vs. The Citadel (Atlanta) – ESPN app
6 p.m.: UCF vs. NC State (Auburn) – ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app
6 p.m.: Miami (Fla.) vs. Troy (Gainesville) – ACCN, fubo, ESPN app
6 p.m.: Arkansas vs. Missouri State (Lawrence) – ESPN app
6 p.m.: UC Santa Barbara vs. Tarleton State (Austin) – ESPN app
7 p.m.: No. 7 Alabama vs. Alabama State (Tuscaloosa) – ESPN app
7 p.m.: Cincinnati vs. Louisiana (Starkville) – ESPN app
7 p.m.: Virginia vs. Jacksonville State (Hattiesburg) – ESPN app
8 p.m.: No. 11 Oregon vs. Yale (Eugene) – ESPN app
8 p.m.: Coastal Carolina vs. Northern Illinois (Tallahassee) – ESPN app
8 p.m.: Virginia Tech vs. Cal Poly (Los Angeles) – ESPN app
9 p.m.: Ole Miss vs. Arizona State (Lincoln) – ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app
9 p.m.: USC vs. Texas State (College Station) – ESPN app

National Seeds and Regional Hosts

The top 16 national seeds are hosting their respective regionals, with the highest seeds earning home-field advantage. These national seeds are UCLA (1), Georgia Tech (2), Georgia (3), Auburn (4), North Carolina (5), Texas (6), Alabama (7), Florida (8), Southern Miss (9), Florida State (10), Oregon (11), Texas A&M (12), Nebraska (13), Mississippi State (14), Kansas (15), and West Virginia (16). The top eight seeds would host potential Super Regionals if they advance.

Tournament Timeline

The NCAA baseball tournament follows a structured path to Omaha:

Selection Show: May 25, 12 p.m. ET
Regionals: May 29 – June 1
Super Regionals: June 5-8
College World Series: June 12-21 or 22
College World Series Finals: June 20-21 or 22

This opening weekend of regionals is crucial for all 64 teams, as it marks the beginning of the intense postseason push towards the College World Series. For college baseball enthusiasts, it's a packed schedule of high-stakes games that will determine who advances in the championship hunt.

Datos clave
| Event | Date |
|—|—|
| NCAA Baseball Regionals Begin | May 29, 2026 |
| NCAA Baseball Super Regionals | June 5-8, 2026 |
| NCAA College World Series | June 12-21/22, 2026 |

Fuente: Yahoo Sports – https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/college-baseball-tv-today-full-042002623.html

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