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2025 College World Series bracket unveiled with opening matchups

The 78th Men’s College World Series begins Friday in Omaha, with eight teams set to compete in a double‑elimination format before a best‑of‑three final series starting June 21.

By Published · 9:05 PM · Updated · 1 min read
2025 College World Series bracket unveiled with opening matchups

Key points

  • The tournament opens Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Opening games feature Coastal Carolina vs Arizona and Oregon State vs Louisville on Friday.
  • Saturday matchups include UCLA vs Murray State and Arkansas vs LSU.
  • The bracket is fixed; teams are not reseeded after each round.
  • The championship series is scheduled for June 21‑23.

The stage is set for the 78th Men’s College World Series, kicking off Friday, June, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight teams remain, each vying for the national championship in a double-elimination format before the best-of-three finals begin June 21.

Opening Matchups and Schedule Highlights:.

  • Friday, June .

    • Coastal Carolina (No. seed) vs. Arizona, p.m. ET (ESPN).

    • Oregon State (No. seed) vs. Louisville, p.m. ET (ESPN).

  • Saturday, June .

    • UCLA (No. seed) vs. Murray State, p.m. ET (ESPN).

    • Arkansas (No. seed) vs. LSU (No. seed), p.m. ET (ESPN).

Winners from the first round will face each other Sunday night, while the losing teams play earlier that day in elimination games. The bracket continues with double-elimination play until two teams remain for the championship series, scheduled for June 21-23.

Teams in the 2025 College World Series:.

  • Arkansas (No. 3).

  • LSU (No. 6).

  • Oregon State (No. 8).

  • Coastal Carolina (No. 13).

  • UCLA (No. 15).

  • Arizona.

  • Louisville.

  • Murray State.

The tournament will not re-seed teams after each round, so original matchups drive the path to the finals. The full bracket and schedule ensure fans won’t miss a moment of the action as college baseball’s top teams battle for glory.

Your questions, answered

When does the 2025 College World Series start and end?

It starts Friday, June 6, with the best‑of‑three finals slated for June 21‑23.

Which teams are playing in the opening round?

Coastal Carolina faces Arizona, and Oregon State plays Louisville on Friday; UCLA meets Murray State and Arkansas plays LSU on Saturday.

Where is the College World Series being held?

The games are at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

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