NCAA Baseball Regionals Kick Off as Teams Aim for 2026 College World Series

The NCAA baseball tournament is officially underway, featuring 64 teams vying for a coveted spot in the upcoming College World Series in Omaha. Leading the charge is UCLA, the top overall seed, which will host one of 16 double-elimination regionals starting this Friday. Alongside the Bruins, the tournament highlights include ACC champion Georgia Tech, SEC champion Georgia, and Auburn, who make up the top four national seeds.

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) continues to showcase its baseball prowess, with seven teams hosting regionals this weekend. This dominance is underscored by the fact that five different SEC schools have clinched the last six national championships. Notably, LSU, a recent powerhouse with two championships in the last three years, is absent from this year's tournament, ensuring a new champion will emerge in 2026.

Fans can catch the NCAA regional games across various ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, as well as the ACC Network and SEC Network. Live streaming options are available through the ESPN app and fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

As the tournament progresses, here's a glance at the schedules and scores for various regionals:

Los Angeles Regional:
May 29: Saint Mary's 3, No. 1 UCLA 2
May 30: Cal Poly 6, Virginia Tech 2
May 30: No. 1 UCLA vs. Virginia Tech at 4 p.m. (ESPNU)
May 30: Cal Poly vs. Saint Mary's at 9 p.m. (ESPN app)

Morgantown Regional:
May 29: Kentucky 6, Wake Forest 5
May 29: No. 16 West Virginia 10, Binghamton 1
May 30: Wake Forest 12, Binghamton 3
May 30: No. 16 West Virginia vs. Kentucky at 5 p.m. (SECN)

This year’s tournament promises excitement and unpredictability as teams battle for supremacy. Stay tuned for all the action as the road to Omaha unfolds.