News Summary
The NCAA has selected Tennessee, Southern Miss, and UCLA as regional hosts for the upcoming baseball tournament. The announcement revealed a competitive selection process with several notable universities vying for the final spots. With the tournament scheduled to start on May 30, anticipation builds as teams prepare for a thrilling summer of competition and sportsmanship in Omaha.
Knoxtville, TN – The NCAA has announced the 16 regional hosts for the 2025 baseball tournament, with Tennessee, Southern Miss, and UCLA securing the final hosting spots in a competitive selection process. The announcement was made on Sunday night, detailing the locations that will serve as hosts for this prestigious event.
The selections were highly debated, as five teams were vying for the final hosting positions: Tennessee, Southern Miss, UCLA, TCU, and Georgia Tech. Despite both TCU and Georgia Tech showcasing impressive seasons – TCU holding a top-25 RPI and Georgia Tech winning the ACC regular-season title – they were ultimately not chosen as hosts. Tennessee ranked 12th in RPI, and UCLA was positioned 10th, which contributed to their selection.
The full 64-team field and national seeds will be revealed on Monday at noon ET, providing further insight into the tournament ahead of the regional round, which is set to commence on May 30, 2025. Following the regional play, the College World Series will kick off on June 13, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.
The 16 host sites for the tournament are:
- Athens, GA – Georgia Bulldogs (42-15)
- Auburn, AL – Auburn Tigers (38-18)
- Austin, TX – Texas Longhorns (42-12)
- Baton Rouge, LA – LSU Tigers (43-14)
- Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina Tar Heels (42-12)
- Clemson, SC – Clemson Tigers (44-16)
- Conway, SC – Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (47-11)
- Corvallis, OR – Oregon State Beavers (41-12)
- Eugene, OR – Oregon Ducks (42-14)
- Fayetteville, AR – Arkansas Razorbacks (43-13)
- Hattiesburg, MS – Southern Miss Golden Eagles (44-13)
- Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Volunteers (43-16)
- Los Angeles, CA – UCLA Bruins (42-15)
- Nashville, TN – Vanderbilt Commodores (42-16)
- Oxford, MS – Ole Miss Rebels (40-19)
- Tallahassee, FL – Florida State Seminoles (38-14)
The breakdown of the host sites by conference illustrates the dominance of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which boasts eight teams hosting. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) will see three of its teams host, while the Big Ten and Sun Belt conferences each have two teams represented. Additionally, one independent team is included among the hosts.
Notably, the return of Ole Miss as a host marks a significant moment, as it has been absent from hosting an NCAA tournament regional since 2021. The selection committee’s deliberation not only reflects the competitive nature of college baseball but also emphasizes the growing strength across various conferences.
As anticipation builds for the tournament, teams and fans alike will look for the matchup details and potential seeds to be announced in the coming days. Vanderbilt is projected to emerge as the No. 1 seed following their victory in the SEC Tournament, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament.
The full NCAA tournament bracket and schedule will be unveiled on Monday at noon ET, providing a complete outline of the tournament’s structure and the path toward Omaha. The excitement for the 2025 baseball tournament is already palpable among teams and fans as they gear up for a summer filled with thrilling sportsmanship and competition.
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Additional Resources
- Baseball America: NCAA Tournament Host Sites
- USA Today: NCAA Baseball Tournament Host Sites
- Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss NCAA Regional Site
- NCAA: 2025 College Baseball Tournament Selection Show
- Google Search: NCAA Baseball 2025
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