NCAA Baseball Tournament Selection Show: Time, How to Watch, and Bracket Reveal Details
The field of 64 teams competing for the 2025 NCAA college baseball championship will be announced on Monday, May 26, during a live selection show on ESPN2.
When and How to Watch the Selection Show
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: You can also stream the selection show live on ESPN’s digital platforms
What to Expect During the Bracket Reveal
The selection show will reveal the 64 teams that have earned a spot in the tournament. These teams will be placed in 16 different four-team regions, with teams seeded one through four to compete in a double-elimination format.
“The regionals will start with games on Friday, May 30, and conclude by Monday, June 2. From there, the super regionals will take place from Friday, June 6, through Monday, June 9. The Men’s College World Series begins Friday, June 13, in Omaha, NE.”
— NCAA.com
Which Regional Hosts Have Been Selected?
Click here to see the 2025 DI baseball championship regional hosts
What is the Difference Between the Division I Baseball Tournament and the Men’s College World Series?
The NCAA Division I baseball tournament is a 64-team tournament that starts in May. After two rounds of play, there are just eight teams left, who then compete in the Men’s College World Series (MCWS) in Omaha, Nebraska. The MCWS is the culmination of the DI tournament, where the teams compete in two brackets, with the winners of each meeting in the MCWS finals, a best-of-three series to decide the NCAA champion.
When Did the Men’s College World Series Start?
The first-ever NCAA DI baseball tournament was in 1947, featuring just eight teams. The inaugural tournament was won by California, who beat Yale in a best-of-three final in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
How are Teams Selected for the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament?
Since 2025, 29 conference champions receive automatic berths, and 35 teams receive at-large bids, decided by the NCAA DI Baseball Committee.
Key Dates for the 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament
- Selection Show: Monday, May 26 at 12 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
- Regionals: Friday – Monday, May 30 – June 2
- Super Regionals: Friday – Monday, June 6-9
- First Day of MCWS Games: Friday, June 13
- MCWS Finals: Saturday – Sunday/Monday, June 21 – 22/23
Did you know?
Tennessee is the defending champion, having won the 2024 title by beating Texas A&M in three games. They became the first No. 1 overall seed to win it all since 1999.
Pro Tip
Mark your calendars now and tune in to ESPN2 on Monday, May 26, at 12 p.m. ET to catch the excitement of the 2025 NCAA college baseball tournament selection show and bracket reveal!