College baseball regionals begin with 64-team field
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens with regionals across multiple sites. Twelve SEC teams lead the field, followed by nine from the ACC.
espn.comThe 2026 NCAA baseball tournament regionals open this weekend with a 64-team field.
The Big 12 has six, the Sun Belt five and the Big Ten four.
Another pits Ole Miss against Arizona State, whose lineup is led by the Big 12 player of the year.
The selection committee seeded teams 17-32 this year. Observers noted the change produced more balanced early matchups. Pac-12 programs Oregon, Oregon State and Washington State are grouped in Eugene. Additional regionals are scheduled in Lawrence, Morgantown and Lincoln.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Winners advance to super regionals next weekend.
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Losing teams end their seasons after regional play.
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