2025 NCAA Baseball Conway, SC Regional Set to Deliver High-Stakes Action

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CONWAY, S.C. — The road to Omaha heats up in Conway as Coastal Carolina University welcomes three formidable challengers—Florida, East Carolina, and Fairfield—to Springs Brooks Stadium for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Conway Regional. The double-elimination tournament, part of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, will take place from Friday, May 30 through Monday, June 2, 2025, promising four days of elite collegiate baseball and high drama1 2 9.

Venue and Tournament Overview

Springs Brooks Stadium, home of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, will serve as the battleground for the Conway Regional. As one of sixteen regional sites selected nationwide, Conway is set to showcase top-tier programs vying for a coveted spot in the Super Regionals7 8.

The four-team field features the host and Sun Belt champion Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, SEC powerhouse Florida Gators, American Athletic Conference champion East Carolina Pirates, and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) champion Fairfield Stags2 4 9.

Tournament Schedule

Dates: Friday, May 30 – Monday, June 2, 2025
Location: Springs Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
Opening Game: ECU vs. Florida, Friday, May 30, Noon ET2 5

Meet the Teams

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (48-11, Sun Belt Conference)

The Chanticleers enter the regional as the No. 13 national seed and the top seed in Conway, boasting a stellar 48-11 record. Coastal Carolina captured the Sun Belt regular season title and is making its latest postseason push after a dominant campaign. The Chanticleers are known for their explosive offense and deep pitching staff, and they aim to replicate their 2016 national championship magic on home turf1 4 6 9.

Florida Gators (38-20, Southeastern Conference)

The Florida Gators, the regional’s No. 2 seed, finished the season 38-20 in the ultra-competitive SEC. The Gators bring a tradition of postseason excellence, with a roster featuring both power hitters and shutdown arms. Florida’s blend of experience and talent makes them a formidable threat in Conway, as they look to return to the College World Series for the first time since 20234 6.

East Carolina Pirates (33-25, American Athletic Conference)

The Pirates, seeded third, clinched an automatic NCAA bid by winning the American Athletic Conference Tournament. With a 33-25 record, ECU is making its seventh consecutive NCAA Regional appearance. Head coach Cliff Godwin’s squad is battle-tested, known for resilience and timely hitting. The Pirates open the regional against Florida, aiming to extend their postseason run and chase the program’s first trip to Omaha2 4.

Fairfield Stags (37-18, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

Rounding out the field, the Fairfield Stags earned their spot by capturing the MAAC title, finishing the season at 37-18. The Stags, the No. 4 seed, are no strangers to the underdog role. With a disciplined approach and a pitching staff that thrives under pressure, Fairfield seeks to make history with a deep tournament run9.

Regional Format

The Conway Regional follows a double-elimination format. The opening round features Coastal Carolina facing Fairfield and Florida taking on ECU. Winners advance in the winner’s bracket, while first-game losers will battle to avoid elimination. The last team standing will advance to the Super Regionals, paired against the winner of the Auburn Regional3 5.

Springs Brooks Stadium: The Host Venue

Springs Brooks Stadium, one of the premier college baseball facilities in the Southeast, offers fans an intimate setting to witness postseason drama. The ballpark, known for its energetic atmosphere and modern amenities, is expected to draw capacity crowds as the community rallies behind the Chanticleers and welcomes fans from across the nation8 9.

What’s at Stake

The winner of the Conway Regional will move on to the NCAA Super Regionals, just two wins away from a trip to Omaha and the College World Series. With storied programs and emerging contenders in the mix, the Conway Regional is poised to deliver some of the most compelling action of the 2025 tournament1 5.

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