The 2025 NCAA Division I baseball tournament has officially kicked off with a competitive field of 64 teams beginning the regionals. Following the regional rounds, the tournament will transition to the super regionals featuring 16 teams, ultimately culminating in the Men’s College World Series held in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 13 to June 22/23.
The Men’s College World Series (MCWS) will utilize two double-elimination brackets, with the winners of each facing off in a best-of-three championship series. The comprehensive 64-team tournament bracket was unveiled on Monday, May 26.
For details on the 2025 NCAA Division I men’s baseball tournament—including regional, super regional, and MCWS information—see below.
**2025 NCAA DI Baseball Tournament Bracket**
Here is the bracket for the Men’s College World Series:
➡️ Interactive bracket | Regional brackets
**2025 NCAA DI Baseball Tournament Schedule**
All times are in Eastern Time.
**Tickets for the Men’s College World Series**
The Men’s College World Series will take place at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Detailed ticket information for the 2025 MCWS can be found here.
**Upcoming Baseball Championship Dates**
| Year | Regionals | Super Regionals | MCWS |
|——|———–|——————|——|
| 2026 | May 29 – June 1 | June 5 – 8 | June 12 – 21/22 |
| 2027 | June 4 – 7 | June 11 – 14 | June 18 – 27/28 |
| 2028 | June 2 – 5 | June 9 – 12 | June 16 – 25/26 |
| 2029 | June 1 – 4 | June 8 – 11 | June 15 – 24/25 |
| 2030 | May 31 – June 3 | June 7 – 10 | June 14 – 23/24 |
**Understanding the Tournament Structure**
The NCAA DI baseball tournament is structured as a 64-team event beginning in late May. After two rounds, which each include multiple games, only eight teams remain. These teams then converge in Omaha for the College World Series, where they compete in two brackets. The bracket winners meet in the finals for a best-of-three series to determine the NCAA champion.
**Historical Context of the College World Series**
The inaugural NCAA DI baseball tournament was held in 1947, featuring just eight teams in two single-elimination brackets. The champions of that first tournament, California and Yale, faced off in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where California emerged victorious, claiming the first title.
**Team Selection for the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament**
Since 1954, the tournament field is divided into automatic berths and at-large bids. For the 2025 tournament, 29 conference champions earn automatic spots, while 35 teams receive at-large selections determined by the NCAA DI Baseball Committee.
**Men’s College World Series Championship History**
The historical records of past College World Series finals illustrate the storied nature of the event. Tennessee claimed the title in 2024, defeating Texas A&M in three games. The Volunteers became the first No. 1 overall seed to win the MCWS since Miami of Florida in 1999.
**Recent Champions**
| Year | Champion | Record | Coach | Winning Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|——|———-|——–|——-|—————|———–|——|
| 2024 | Tennessee | 60-13 | Tony Vitello | 6-5 | Texas A&M | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2023 | LSU | 54-17 | Jay Johnson | 18-4 | Florida | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2022 | Ole Miss | 42-23 | Mike Bianco | 4-2 | Oklahoma | Omaha, Neb. |