In 2026, nine teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) will compete in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. This marks the second consecutive year that the ACC will send this number of teams to the tournament. Scheduled to begin on May 29, the championship will feature a total of 64 teams.
ACC’s Dominance in NCAA Baseball
The ACC has shown remarkable consistency in baseball, qualifying at least six teams for the NCAA tournament for 22 consecutive seasons. Furthermore, for the seventh straight year, at least eight ACC teams will participate. This achievement positions the ACC with the second-highest number of selections among NCAA conferences.
Regional Hosts and Tournament Structure
This year, three ACC teams will serve as hosts for regional sites:
- Florida State: Hosts the Tallahassee Regional.
- North Carolina: Hosts the Chapel Hill Regional.
- Georgia Tech: Hosts the Atlanta Regional.
The regional tournament will utilize a double-elimination format. All 16 regionals are scheduled to take place from May 29 to June 1, depending on the need for additional games.
Participating Teams and Matchups
Here is a breakdown of the ACC teams that will compete in the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship:
| Team | Record | Seed | Opponent | Date & Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 36-21 | No. 2 in Athens Regional | No. 3 Liberty | May 29, 2 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| Florida State | 38-17 | No. 1 in Tallahassee Regional | No. 4 St. John’s | May 29, 3 PM ET | ACC Network |
| Georgia Tech | 48-9 | No. 1 in Atlanta Regional | No. 4 UIC | May 29, 12 PM ET | ACC Network |
| Miami | 38-18 | No. 2 in Gainesville Regional | No. 3 Troy | May 29, 6 PM ET | ACC Network |
| North Carolina | 45-11-1 | No. 1 in Chapel Hill Regional | No. 4 VCU | May 29, 5 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| NC State | 32-22 | No. 3 in Auburn Regional | No. 2 UCF | May 29, 6 PM ET | ESPNU |
| Virginia | 36-21 | No. 2 in Hattiesburg Regional | No. 3 Jacksonville State | May 29, 7 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| Virginia Tech | 30-24 | No. 2 in Los Angeles Regional | No. 3 Cal Poly | May 29, 8 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| Wake Forest | 38-19 | No. 2 in Morgantown Regional | No. 3 Kentucky | May 29, 12 PM ET | ESPN2 |
As anticipation builds for the tournament, the performance of these nine ACC teams will be closely monitored as they strive for success in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship.
