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Nebraska Hosts NCAA Baseball Regional in Lincoln

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Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska will host an NCAA Baseball Regional beginning Friday, May 29, after being named one of the 16 opening-round sites in the 64-team tournament; the full bracket and seedings were released Monday at 11:00 a.m. CT. Head coach Will Bolt’s team finished the regular season with a strong home record and high win total. The Cornhuskers, seeded No.13 at 42-15, open the Lincoln Regional on Friday against South Dakota State at 3:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+; Arizona State and Ole Miss occupy the other half of the regional. The regional winner will advance to face the victor of the Auburn Regional as postseason play continues through early June.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Regular season concludes with Nebraska compiling a strong record and 23-1 home mark (2026 season).
Conference championship weekend completes and projections for hosts solidify (late May 2026).
NCAA selection committee names 16 regional host sites; Nebraska selected (selection weekend, announced Sunday/Monday).
Full 64-team bracket and seedings released Monday at 11:00 a.m. CT.
Regionals scheduled May 29–June 1; Nebraska opens versus South Dakota State on Friday at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a Nebraska baseball fan, this is big. The Cornhuskers are hosting a regional tournament. They've had a strong season and are seeded No.13. The first game is against South Dakota State. It's on ESPN+ at 3:00 p.m. CT this Friday.

The Bottom Line

Nebraska's strong season has earned them a spot in the NCAA Baseball Regional. If they win, they'll face the Auburn Regional winner. So, mark your calendar for the games. And maybe send this to a fellow Cornhusker fan who'd love to cheer them on.