The NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025 is set to be an exciting and highly competitive event, marking the 78th edition of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The tournament features 64 teams selected from about 300 eligible Division I programs, competing for the national title in a multi-stage format that culminates in the Men’s College World Series (MCWS) in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tournament Structure and Format
The tournament begins on Friday, May 30, 2025, with the Regional round. The 64 teams are divided into 16 regionals, each consisting of four teams. These regionals use a double-elimination format, meaning a team must lose twice to be eliminated. The winners of each regional advance to the Super Regionals.
The Super Regionals, scheduled from June 6 to June 9, feature the 16 regional champions paired off into eight best-of-three series. The winners of these series earn a spot in the Men’s College World Series, which starts on June 13 and runs through June 23.
Selection and Seeding
Out of the 64 teams, 29 receive automatic bids by winning their conference tournaments or finishing first in their conference, while 35 teams are selected at-large by the NCAA Selection Committee. The top 16 teams are seeded nationally and awarded the right to host the regional rounds. Notably, Vanderbilt was named the No. 1 overall seed for 2025, with other top seeds including Texas, Arkansas, and Auburn.
Regional Hosts and Key Teams
The 16 regional sites host the initial rounds and include prominent college baseball programs such as Georgia (Athens), Auburn (Auburn), Texas (Austin), LSU (Baton Rouge), North Carolina (Chapel Hill), Clemson (Clemson), Coastal Carolina (Conway), Oregon State (Corvallis), Oregon (Eugene), Arkansas (Fayetteville), Southern Miss (Hattiesburg), Tennessee (Knoxville), UCLA (Los Angeles), Vanderbilt (Nashville), Ole Miss (Oxford), and Florida State (Tallahassee).
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) dominates the field with 12 teams, including seven regional hosts, reflecting the conference’s recent success in college baseball championships.
Men’s College World Series
The MCWS features the final eight teams in two double-elimination brackets. The winners of each bracket then face off in a best-of-three championship series to determine the national champion. The 2025 MCWS will be held at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 13 to June 23, continuing a long-standing tradition of college baseball’s premier event.
Important Dates: NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025 Schedule
- Selection Show: Monday, May 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2 or ESPNU
- Regionals: May 30 – June 2, 2025
- Super Regionals: June 6 – June 9, 2025
- Men’s College World Series: June 13 – June 23, 2025
NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025 Tickets Guide
If you’re planning to attend the NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025, particularly the Men’s College World Series (MCWS) held at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, here is a comprehensive guide to securing your tickets and enjoying the event.
Where to Buy Tickets
- Official NCAA Ticket Site: Single-game tickets for the 2025 Men’s College World Series are currently available for purchase online. This is the safest and most reliable source to secure your seats for the games in Omaha.
- Ticket Marketplaces: Platforms like SeatGeek and Vivid Seats offer NCAA College World Series tickets with interactive seat maps and filtering options to find the best deals. These sites also allow you to resell tickets if your plans change.
- Box Office: On game days, the ticket office at Charles Schwab Field Omaha (corner of 13th and Mike Fahey Streets) opens at 10 a.m. CT for ticket sales. Note that all tickets are mobile-only, including those purchased at the box office.
Ticket Types and Pricing
- Tickets are sold as single-game reserved seats, with prices varying by game date and seat location. For example, prices on SeatGeek range from around $20 for early games to over $100 for championship games.
- Vivid Seats lists tickets starting as low as $20, with prices fluctuating based on demand and inventory.
- Hospitality packages and travel bundles including lodging, game tickets, and fan events are available through specialized travel providers.
The Bottom Line
The NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025 promises thrilling baseball action with a blend of powerhouse programs and emerging teams competing through regionals, super regionals, and the iconic College World Series. Fans can expect intense competition, dramatic elimination games, and the crowning of a new national champion in Omaha this June.
