Men's College World Series begins today with eight competing teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 Men's College World Series commences today in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring eight teams. The opening match pits No. 16 West Virginia against Troy at 1 PM CT, followed by No. 5 North Carolina versus Ole Miss at 6 PM CT. The tournament adopts a double-elimination format, structured into two four-team brackets. The eventual winners from each bracket will face off in a best-of-three championship series scheduled for June 20-22.
- •No. 16 West Virginia faces Troy at 1 PM CT.
- •No. 5 North Carolina plays Ole Miss at 6 PM CT.
- •The tournament features eight teams in a double-elimination format.
- •Championship series starts June 20 if teams advance.
- •All games are broadcast live on ESPN.
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