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UCLA Earns No. 1 Seed, Georgia Tech Second

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Omaha, Neb. — The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship subcommittee announced Monday that UCLA was named the No. 1 overall seed for the 2026 tournament after a 51-6 regular season, with Georgia Tech seeded No. 2 and Georgia No. 3. The 64-team field opens 16 double-elimination regionals this Friday ahead of super regionals and the College World Series. Atlanta and other host cities will stage regional games beginning Friday, with Mac Nease Baseball Park hosting an Atlanta regional for the first time since 2019. Georgia plays Long Island at 7 p.m. Friday, Georgia Tech opens against Illinois-Chicago at noon, and the College World Series is scheduled to begin June 12 in Omaha.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Regular season and conference tournaments concluded; teams finalized records and champions.
Baseball America maintained weekly rankings, listing UCLA at No. 1 since preseason.
NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Subcommittee announced the 64-team bracket and 16 national seeds on Monday.
Regionals (16 double-elimination sites) are scheduled to open Friday; winners advance to super regionals.
College World Series in Omaha is scheduled to begin June 12.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a college baseball fan, it's time to gear up. The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship is kicking off this Friday. Whether you're rooting for UCLA, Georgia Tech, or another team, you'll want to clear your schedule. Check the local listings for game times.

The Bottom Line

UCLA's impressive 51-6 season has earned them the top seed in the tournament. But with 64 teams in the field, anything can happen. Mark your calendar for the College World Series starting June 12. Worth forwarding if you know a baseball fan who loves a good underdog story.