Men's College World Series begins with West Virginia vs. Troy and UNC vs. Ole Miss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Men's College World Series opens Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring eight teams., West Virginia and Troy are making their first appearances in Omaha, while North Carolina seeks its first championship in its 13th World Series. The series includes a record five SEC teams, but traditional powers LSU and Vanderbilt are absent. Other surprises include the lack of representation from California and Florida for the first time since 1976. The first matchups are West Virginia against Troy and North Carolina facing Ole Miss.
- •The tournament starts Friday, June 12, 2026.
- •West Virginia plays Troy, while UNC faces Ole Miss.
- •Five SEC teams are in the field, the most from one conference.
- •California and Florida have no teams in the series for the first time since 1976.
- •North Carolina aims for its inaugural title after 13 World Series appearances.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Men's College World Series preview: 8 players to watch as games begin in Omaha
"The action gets underway with West Virginia vs. Troy and UNC vs. Ole Miss on Friday
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