Buckle Up: The 2026 NCAA Baseball Regionals Are Here!

On the Road to the Men's College World Series

This week marks the beginning of an exhilarating journey in collegiate baseball as the 2026 NCAA tournament starts with regional action. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, there's something truly electrifying about the intensity of these matchups. Every pitch, every hit, and every run carries the legacies of the teams and players striving for baseball glory.

NCAA Baseball Schedule and Scores

The following are the scheduled games by day for the NCAA baseball regionals. The format pits the No. 1 seed against the No. 4 seed in each region, while the No. 2 and No. 3 teams face off. Make sure to mark your calendars! All times below are in Eastern time:

Monday, June 1

• St. John's 5, Florida State 4 (St. John's wins region)
• Oklahoma 8, Georgia Tech 7 (Oklahoma wins region)
• Auburn 8, Milwaukee 3 (Auburn wins region)
• Troy 10, Florida 2 (Troy wins region)
• West Virginia 6, Kentucky 5 (West Virginia wins region)
• USC 7, Texas A&M 1 (USC wins region)

Sunday, May 31

• Florida State 2, Coastal Carolina 1 (Coastal Carolina eliminated)
• Ole Miss 6, Nebraska 3
• West Virginia 10, Wake Forest 5 (Wake Forest eliminated)
• East Carolina 10, VCU 0 (VCU eliminated)
• Liberty 8, Boston College 3 (Boston College eliminated)
• Troy 9, Miami 6 (Miami eliminated)
• UC Santa Barbara 9, Tarleton State 5 (Tarleton State eliminated)
• Oklahoma 15, The Citadel 5 (The Citadel eliminated)
• Arkansas 10, Northeastern 9 (Northeastern eliminated)
• St. John's 21, Northern Illinois 8
• Auburn 9, UCF 3 (UCF eliminated)
• Arizona State 11, Nebraska 8 (Nebraska eliminated)
• Oklahoma State 12, USC Upstate 1 (USC Upstate eliminated)
• Louisiana 8, Cincinnati 6 (Cincinnati eliminated)
• Saint Mary's 6, UCLA 5 (UCLA eliminated)
• USC 15, Texas State 4 (Texas State eliminated)
• Oregon State 10, Washington State 1 (Washington State eliminated)
• Jacksonville State 7, Virginia 6 (Virginia eliminated)
• North Carolina 9, East Carolina 3 (North Carolina wins region)
• Georgia 6, Liberty 1 (Georgia wins region)
• Troy 16, Florida 11
• Texas 6, UC Santa Barbara 4 (Texas wins region)
• Kansas 13, Arkansas 10 (Kansas wins region)
• Florida State 7, Northern Illinois 4 (Northern Illinois eliminated)
• Ole Miss 5, Arizona State 4 (Ole Miss wins region)
• Alabama 9, Oklahoma State 7 (Alabama wins region)
• Mississippi State 19, Louisiana 5 (Mississippi wins region)
• Auburn 8, Milwaukee 1

Saturday, May 30

• Georgia 18, Long Island 2
• UCF 9, NC State 3
• Oklahoma 8, The Citadel 3
• Boston College 8, Long Island 4 (Long Island eliminated)
• Wake Forest 12, Binghamton 3 (Binghamton eliminated)
• VCU 5, Tennessee 4 (Tennessee eliminated)
• Northeastern 5, Missouri State 1 (Missouri State eliminated)
• The Citadel 9, UIC 8 (UIC eliminated)
• Troy 15, Rider 7 (Rider eliminated)
• Oklahoma State 8, Alabama State 7 (Alabama State eliminated)
• Coastal Carolina vs. Florida State, 2:00 p.m. Elimination Game — Suspended until Sunday
• UC Santa Barbara 15, Holy Cross 1 (Holy Cross eliminated)
• Auburn 17, NC State 13 (NC State eliminated)
• Arizona State 17, South Dakota State 0 (South Dakota State eliminated)
• Virginia 15, Southern Miss 11 (Southern Miss eliminated)
• Louisiana 10, Lipscomb 4 (Lipscomb eliminated)
• USC 19, Lamar 6 (Lamar eliminated)
• UCLA 6, Virginia Tech 5 (Virginia Tech eliminated)
• Oregon State 9, Yale 2 (Yale eliminated)
• UNC 7, East Carolina 5
• Georgia 6, Liberty 3
• Kentucky 11, West Virginia 9
• Kansas 5, Arkansas 3
• Georgia Tech 9, Oklahoma 3
• Northern Illinois vs. St. John's, 7:00 p.m. — Postponed until Sunday
• Texas 16, Tarleton State 2
• Alabama 7, USC Upstate 5
• Florida 22, Miami 10
• Milwaukee 13, UCF 6
• Ole Miss vs. Nebraska, 8:00 p.m. — Suspended until Sunday
• Mississippi State 10, Cincinnati 5
• Oregon 4, Washington State 0
• Little Rock 8, Jacksonville State 6
• Cal Poly 14, Saint Mary's 1
• Texas A&M 17, Texas A&M 2

Friday, May 29

• Kentucky 6, Wake Forest 5
• East Carolina 7, Tennessee 3
• Georgia Tech 22, UIC 5
• Kansas 6, Northeastern 3
• Texas 19, Holy Cross 1
• Florida 8, Rider 7
• Milwaukee 13, Auburn 8
• Liberty 4, Boston College 3
• USC Upstate 8, Oklahoma State 5
• Little Rock 7, Southern Miss 4
• Mississippi State 10, Lipscomb 1
• St. John's 6, Florida State 5
• Saint Mary's 3, UCLA 2
• Washington State 3, Oregon State 2
• Texas A&M 7, Lamar 5
• Nebraska 4, South Dakota State 1
• The Citadel vs. Oklahoma, 5:00 p.m., ESPN+ — Postponed to Saturday
• North Carolina 8, VCU 0
• West Virginia 10, Binghamton 1
• Arkansas 9, Missouri State 5
• NC State vs. UCF, 6:00 p.m., ESPNU — Postponed to Saturday
• Tarleton State 11, UC Santa Barbara 5
• Miami 10, Troy 5
• Jacksonville State 15, Virginia 7
• Cincinnati 6, Louisiana 1
• Alabama 21, Alabama State 3
• Long Island vs. Georgia, 7:00 p.m., SECN — Postponed to Saturday
• Northern Illinois 12, Coastal Carolina 10
• Cal Poly 6, Virginia Tech 2
• Oregon 14, Yale 2
• Ole Miss 7, Arizona State 6
• Texas State 5, USC 4

Understanding the NCAA Regionals

The NCAA baseball tournament isn't just a straightforward knockout. It kicks off with regionals, then moves onto the super regionals, and finally culminates in the Men's College World Series. The double-elimination format creates gripping games as each team fights for survival.

Top 16 Teams in the Spotlight

This particular year's tournament features the following top 16 teams, each carrying high hopes:

• No. 1 UCLA (51-6)
• No. 2 Georgia Tech (48-9)
• No. 3 Georgia (46-12)
• No. 4 Auburn (38-19)
• No. 5 North Carolina (45-11-1)
• No. 6 Texas (40-13)
• No. 7 Alabama (37-19)
• No. 8 Florida (39-19)
• No. 9 Southern Mississippi (44-15)
• No. 10 Florida State (38-17)
• No. 11 Oregon (40-16)
• No. 12 Texas A&M (39-14)
• No. 13 Nebraska (42-15)
• No. 14 Mississippi State (40-17)
• No. 15 Kansas (42-16)
• No. 16 West Virginia (39-14)

Looking Ahead: The Matchups

The brackets are set, and anticipation is growing. As we watch these student-athletes lay it all on the line, we're reminded that every game tells a story, from the underdog to the powerhouse teams. Each throw, swing, and catch becomes part of the larger narrative that is the NCAA baseball tournament.

Conclusion: The Legacy of College Baseball

As the NCAA tournament unfolds, remember that each game is more than just a contest; it's about legacy. The athletes pouring their hearts into each inning are not just playing for glory or recognition, but for their schools and communities that rally behind them. Let's celebrate the passion, the tradition, and the remarkable journey leading to the Men's College World Series.