North Carolina and Oklahoma prepare for College World Series finals this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
North Carolina baseball is set to face Oklahoma in the College World Series finals starting Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. The Tar Heels seek their first championship, having previously lost in 2006 and 2007. Oklahoma, unseeded and considered a surprise finalist, brings momentum after defeating higher-seeded teams throughout the tournament. The championship series will continue with Game 2 on Sunday, June 21, at 2:30 p.m., and a potential Game 3 on Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m.
- •North Carolina aims for its first College World Series title.
- •Oklahoma enters the finals as an unseeded team.
- •Championship series starts June 20 at 8 p.m.
- •Game 2 scheduled for June 21 at 2:30 p.m.
- •Potential Game 3 on June 22 at 7 p.m.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Is it UNC's year or will Oklahoma keep surprising? Our College World Series finals picks
"North Carolina baseball is two wins away from its first College World Series title. Oklahoma wasn't expected to be here. But why not the Sooners?
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