NCAA approves ABS challenge system for college baseball in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The NCAA rules subcommittee has approved the use of the ABS challenge system for college baseball starting in 2027. After its successful trial at the Southeastern Conference tournament, the system will allow coaches to make challenges during games where the technology is available. Coaches previously had three challenges per game during the trial; the NCAA has yet to finalize the 2027 implementation specifics. Feedback from the trial has been positive regarding competitive integrity and the preservation of the game's human element. There will be stipulations regarding the new system's use pending further NCAA approval, but it appears set to move forward.
- •Approval follows a successful SEC tournament trial
- •Technology use contingent on NCAA oversight
- •Coaches had three challenges during the trial
- •Potential changes to be finalized before 2027
- •Positive feedback from coaches and players reported
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA approves ABS challenge system in college baseball for 2027
"The NCAA rules subcommittee has approved the usage of the ABS challenge system in college baseball for 2027.
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