College World Series Bracket 2026: Full Matchups, Schedule & Expert Upset Picks

OMAHA, Neb. — The 2026 Men’s College World Series bracket is locked, and eight programs are set to chase a national championship at Charles Schwab Field. Here’s how the double-elimination layout breaks down, why each team can win, and the key dates fans need to bookmark. Bracket 1 • No. 16 West Virginia vs. Troy – Friday, June 12, 2 p.m. ET • No. 5 North Carolina vs. Ole Miss – Friday, June 12, 7 p.m. ET Bracket 2 • No. 7 Alabama vs. Oklahoma – Saturday, June 13, 3 p.m. ET • No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Texas – Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. ET Winners of each side advance to the best-of-three Finals beginning Saturday, June 20, with if-necessary games scheduled through Monday, June 22. Why each contender believes this is its year • Georgia (44-15): The highest remaining national seed owns college baseball’s most explosive lineup, led by Golden Spikes front-runner Daniel Jackson, and hasn’t lost since mid-May. • Texas (43-16): Armed with the tournament’s deepest rotation, the Longhorns have allowed just seven runs in six postseason games. • Alabama (42-17): The Crimson Tide are stealing, stretching and bunting their way to victories; their SEC-best 119 stolen bases keep pressure on every defense. • West Virginia (41-19): The Mountaineers shocked No. 1 seed LSU in regionals and ride ace left-hander Carson Yates, who owns a 1.89 ERA over his last nine starts. • North Carolina (40-19): Freshman closer Mason King is untouched this postseason (0.00 ERA, 5 SV), giving the Tar Heels a massive late-game edge. • Ole Miss (39-20): No team brings more Omaha experience; the Rebels have reached the MCWS three of the last five seasons and rarely beat themselves defensively. • Oklahoma (38-21): Switch-hitting slugger Carter Reed (24 HR) keys an offense that averages 8.3 runs in the tournament. • Troy (37-23): The lone non-power-conference entry already toppled two national seeds and ranks top-10 nationally in home runs per game, making the Trojans a live underdog. Schedule roadmap • Opening Round: June 12–13 • Elimination/Bracket Finals: June 14–18 (games 13–14 if necessary) • Championship Series: June 20–22 Storylines to watch 1. SEC streak: Five of the eight teams wear SEC patches, aiming for the league’s seventh straight crown. 2. Pitching vs. power: Texas’ 2.78 staff ERA clashes immediately with Georgia’s nation-leading 128 homers. 3. Cinderella factor: Troy is chasing the first Sun Belt title in MCWS history, and its opener against West Virginia sets the tone for an upset-friendly Bracket 1. How to follow Every pitch airs on ESPN platforms, with radio on Westwood One and live stats at NCAA.com. Printable brackets, real-time scores and streaming links will update throughout the week, so bookmark this page and refresh after each game day for the latest bracket movement and championship projections. Whether you’re planning a last-second trip to Omaha or streaming from home, the 2026 College World Series promises walk-offs, weather delays and plenty of Jell-O shots. Set your alerts now—baseball’s best week is here.