Are NCAA Baseball Regionals Single or Double Elimination?
NCAA Baseball Regionals follow a double-elimination format. This means a team is not eliminated until it loses twice, offering a second chance to bounce back from an initial loss. This format adds drama and opportunity for comebacks, as seen in 2025 when Vanderbilt overcame a no-hit through six innings in their Regional opener.
Unlike single elimination tournaments, double elimination allows teams to play more games, making the path to the College World Series both challenging and fair.
How Many Teams Advance From NCAA Baseball Regionals?
From each of the 16 Regionals, only one team advances to the Super Regionals. This means that 16 teams move on to the next round, where the competition shifts to a best-of-three series format to determine the final eight participants in the College World Series.
Each Regional typically features four teams, seeded and placed based on their performance during the regular season and conference championships.
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How to Watch NCAA Baseball Regionals?
The 2025 NCAA Baseball Regionals are widely broadcast across multiple platforms:
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ESPN+ streams all Regional games live, accessible via subscription or free trials on streaming services like DirecTV and FuboTV.
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Select games also air on ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, and ACC Network depending on the Regional site and teams playing.
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Fans can watch on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.
What Are NCAA Baseball Super Regional Sites?
NCAA Baseball Super Regional sites are the locations where the 16 Regional winners compete in best-of-three series to determine which eight teams advance to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The Super Regionals are typically hosted by the higher-seeded team or by schools that meet NCAA hosting requirements.
For the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, the Super Regional sites correspond to the Regional host locations, including:
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Nashville Regional (Vanderbilt)
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Austin Regional (Texas)
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Fayetteville Regional (Arkansas)
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Auburn Regional (Auburn)
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Chapel Hill Regional (North Carolina)
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Baton Rouge Regional (LSU)
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Athens Regional (Georgia)
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Corvallis Regional (Oregon State)
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Tallahassee Regional (Florida State)
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Oxford Regional (Ole Miss)
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Clemson Regional (Clemson)
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Eugene Regional (Oregon)
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Conway Regional (Coastal Carolina)
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Knoxville Regional (Tennessee)
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Los Angeles Regional (UCLA)
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Hattiesburg Regional (Southern Miss)
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NCAA Baseball Regionals
NCAA Baseball Regionals mark the first round of the 64-team NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. Held across 16 regional sites nationwide, these tournaments feature four teams each battling it out to advance to the Super Regionals. Each Regional typically lasts from late May to early June and sets the stage for the intense postseason action that culminates in the College World Series.
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NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament
The tournament begins with 16 Regionals, each a four-team double-elimination bracket. The winners of the Regionals advance to the Super Regionals, which consist of best-of-three series between two teams. The eight victorious teams from the Super Regionals earn a spot in the Men’s College World Series.
The MCWS itself is divided into two four-team double-elimination brackets, with the winners meeting in a best-of-three series to determine the national champion.
Disclaimer:
This article explains the NCAA Baseball Regionals format based on current tournament rules and may be subject to change in future seasons. Please refer to official NCAA sources for the most up-to-date information.
