NCAA approves ABS system for college baseball starting in 2027
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The NCAA announced that the Automated Ball/Strike (ABS) system will be implemented across all divisions of college baseball beginning with the 2027 season. This new system allows teams to challenge called balls and strikes in both regular-season and postseason games. The decision marks a significant advancement in the officiating methods used in college baseball. Further details regarding the rollout of the system and its operational framework are anticipated in the coming months.
- •ABS system approved for all divisions of college baseball
- •Teams can challenge calls on balls and strikes
- •Implementation starts in the 2027 season
- •Postseason games will also utilize the ABS system
- •Further details expected in future announcements
- 10:33 PMESPN — ABS system greenlit for NCAA baseball in 2027
"The Automated Ball/Strike system has been approved for use next season in all divisions of college baseball, so that teams can challenge called balls and strikes in regular-season and postseason games, the NCAA announced on Tuesday.
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