The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee has announced the 16 regional host sites for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, marking the start of the Road to Omaha and the College World Series. The tournament’s regional round will begin Friday, May 30, with each site featuring a four-team, double-elimination bracket135.
Regional Hosts (Alphabetical Order), Conference Affiliations, and Hosting History
| Team | Conference | Times Hosted | Advanced to Super Regional (as Host) | Advanced to CWS (as Host) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | SEC | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Auburn | SEC | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Clemson | ACC | 18 | 8 | 6 |
| Coastal Carolina | Sun Belt | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Florida State | ACC | 37 | 22 | 12 |
| Georgia | SEC | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| LSU | SEC | 27 | 20 | 10 |
| North Carolina | ACC | 13 | 8 | 7 |
| Ole Miss | SEC | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Oregon | Big Ten* | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Oregon State | Independent** | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Southern Miss | Sun Belt | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Tennessee | SEC | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Texas | SEC | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| UCLA | Big Ten* | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Vanderbilt | SEC | 11 | 7 | 5 |
*Oregon and UCLA are both new members of the Big Ten as of the 2024-25 academic year5.
**Oregon State is not currently affiliated with a power conference for baseball5.
Conference Representation
- SEC (Southeastern Conference): 8 hosts (Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt)
- ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference): 3 hosts (Clemson, Florida State, North Carolina)
- Big Ten: 2 hosts (Oregon, UCLA)
- Sun Belt: 2 hosts (Coastal Carolina, Southern Miss)
- Independent: 1 host (Oregon State)
Total conferences represented: 5
Total teams hosting: 16135.
Notable Hosting Facts
- Florida State extends its record, hosting a regional for the 37th time—the most in NCAA history35.
- SEC leads all conferences with eight host sites, tying its own record for most regional hosts in a single year5.
- Several hosts, including Arkansas and Clemson, are hosting for the third consecutive season35.
- UCLA is hosting for the first time since 20193.
Tournament Structure
Each regional winner advances to the Super Regionals, a best-of-three series. The eight Super Regional winners move on to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, beginning June 1335.
Note: Hosting and advancement figures are based on NCAA records through 2024 and may not reflect the most recent postseason results. For the most up-to-date and detailed historical hosting and advancement data, consult NCAA official archives or each program’s media guide.
Sources:
- https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/college-baseball-selection-committee-announces-ncaa-tournament-host-sites/
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2025/05/25/ncaa-baseball-tournament-2025-regional-host-sites-top-16-seeds-schedule/83843151007/
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-25/sixteen-regional-sites-selected-2025-ncaa-division-i-baseball-championship
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-25/2025-college-baseball-tournament-selection-show-time-how-watch-bracket-reveal
- https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45321733/sec-awarded-8-16-ncaa-baseball-regional-sites
- https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb-draft/ncaa-baseball-regional-host-sites-announced/
- https://olemisssports.com/news/2025/5/25/swayze-field-selected-as-regional-host-site-for-ncaa-baseball-championship
- https://www.on3.com/news/ncaa-baseball-tournament-16-regional-host-sites-officially-announced/
- https://theacc.com/news/2025/5/26/three-acc-teams-set-to-host-2025-ncaa-baseball-regionals.aspx
