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Alabama, Georgia Secure College World Series Opening Dates

PUBLISHED Jun 8, 2026, 2:11 PM ET

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Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Alabama defeated St. John's 7-2 on Monday, June 8, concluding a game delayed overnight by weather and clinching the program's first College World Series berth since 1999; the Crimson Tide will play the winner of the Oklahoma-Kansas Lawrence Super Regional in Omaha on Saturday, June 13. Omaha, Neb. — Georgia will open its College World Series on Saturday night at 8 p.m. against Texas, while the winner of Georgia-Texas advances to face the winner of Oklahoma and Alabama on Monday; coaches and players have confirmed schedules, and the tournament will run through June 22 with games televised on ESPN.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 8, 2026 — Alabama defeats St. John's 7-2 after overnight weather delay, clinching CWS berth.
June 9–11, 2026 — NCAA finalizes College World Series bracket and game times for Omaha.
June 12, 2026 — College World Series opening round begins in Omaha at Charles Schwab Field.
June 13, 2026 — Alabama scheduled to play Oklahoma or Kansas; Georgia scheduled to open vs Texas at 8 p.m.
June 22, 2026 — College World Series scheduled completion date for the tournament.

News Intelligence

The College World Series (CWS) is a major event in college sports. If you're a fan of Alabama, Georgia, or just love baseball, this is a must-watch. It's a chance to see future MLB stars in action. Check ESPN's schedule to catch the games live.

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Who Benefited

Alabama and Georgia baseball programs, their student-athletes, coaching staffs, broadcast partners, and the host city of Omaha benefit from increased exposure, ticket and merchandise revenue, and recruiting momentum tied to College World Series participation.

Who Impacted

St. John's and other eliminated programs suffered the end of their postseason runs and lost opportunities for further exposure, while teams not reaching Omaha miss related financial and recruiting advantages.

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