June in college baseball means one thing: Omaha. The 2025 NCAA Division I baseball tournament culminates with the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field, running June 13 through the best‑of‑three championship series June 21–23. This year marks the 75th edition of the MCWS, a proud milestone for a tournament steeped in tradition, passion and unforgettable moments azdesertswarm.com+15sbnation.com+15espn.com+15.
Eight teams advanced to Omaha following regionals (May 30–June 2) and super regionals (June 6–9), with all games broadcast nationally by ESPN and ABC en.wikipedia.org. For 2025, the field is unique: none of the eight teams were in Omaha in 2024—first time that’s happened since 1999’s field expansion azdesertswarm.com. The contenders are: Arizona, Arkansas, Coastal Carolina, Louisville, LSU, Murray State, Oregon State, and UCLA—a fresh and compelling mix.
Omaha ushered in an electric atmosphere beginning Friday, June 13, when the double‑elimination brackets officially tipped off. Bracket play would determine the two finalists who’d vie in the championship series.
Bracket 1 play started with Coastal Carolina’s 7–4 win over Arizona in Game 1 on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET, followed by Oregon State edging Louisville 4–3 in Game 2 at 6 p.m. ncaa.com+10ncaa.com+10sbnation.com+10. Southern charm versus west coast grit set a compelling tone.
Saturday, June 14, saw bracket‑2 openers: UCLA scored a 6–4 victory against first‑time participant Murray State in Game 3 (1 p.m.), then LSU beat Arkansas 4–1 in Game 4 at 6 p.m. . For Murray State, their inaugural MCWS experience began with pride; LSU and Arkansas, both powerhouses, launched strong campaigns.
Sunday, June 15, Bracket 1 continued. Louisville bounced back with an 8–3 win over Arizona in Game 5 (1 p.m.), while Coastal Carolina downed Oregon State 6–2 in Game 6 (6 p.m.) tomahawknation.com+10ncaa.com+10ncaa.com+10. By night’s end, Arizona and Oregon State had been eliminated, while the Chanticleers, undefeated, were on a roll.
Monday, June 16, Game 7 pitted Arkansas against Murray State at 1 p.m. in Bracket 2. Arkansas claimed a narrow 3–0 win, dashing Murray State’s fairytale ncaa.com+13ncaa.com+13sbnation.com+13.
Tuesday, June 17, delivered double‑elimination drama. Bracket 1 Game 9 saw Louisville edge Oregon State 7–6 (1 p.m.), eliminating OSU espn.com+3ncaa.com+3ncaa.com+3. Bracket 2 Game 8 featured LSU’s 9–5 win over UCLA in the afternoon, and Game 10 saw Arkansas rebound 7–3 over UCLA that night, sending UCLA home sbnation.com+2espn.com+2sbnation.com+2.
By Wednesday, June 18, the semifinals determined the championship match‑ups. Bracket 1’s Game 11: Coastal Carolina routed Louisville 11–3 to punch its ticket to Omaha’s final stage . Later that same evening, Bracket 2’s Game 12: LSU edged Arkansas 6–5 in a thrilling, walk‑off finish, clinching their path to the finals .
Coastal Carolina enters the finals undefeated in Omaha, riding an 8–0 hot streak across regionals and MCWS bracket play en.wikipedia.org+13espn.com+13ncaa.com+13. LSU, on the other hand, seized their finals berth in dramatic fashion—coming from behind in the 9th inning against Arkansas, capitalizing on two Razorback errors to score three runs and seal a 6–5 walk‑off victory ncaa.com.
Summaries of key games so far:
Friday, June 13: Coastal Carolina 7, Arizona 4; OSU 4, Louisville 3
Saturday, June 14: UCLA 6, Murray State 4; LSU 4, Arkansas 1
Sunday, June 15: Louisville 8, Arizona 3; Coastal Carolina 6, OSU 2
Monday, June 16: Arkansas 3, Murray State 0
Tuesday, June 17: Louisville 7, OSU 6; LSU 9, UCLA 5; Arkansas 7, UCLA 3
Wednesday, June 18: Coastal Carolina 11, Louisville 3; LSU 6, Arkansas 5 sbnation.com+1sbnation.com+1ncaa.com+5ncaa.com+5espn.com+5espn.com
With the stage set, Coastal Carolina and LSU prepare to clash for the title. Game 1 is Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN; Game 2 Sunday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC; and if a Game 3 becomes necessary, it’s Monday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN ncaa.com+2ncaa.com+2espn.com+2. The precise scheduling confirms the NCAA’s timeline for this best‑of‑three final ncaa.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1.
Earlier rounds followed the classic double‑elimination bracket system: two 4‑team groups, losers receive a second chance, winners progress all the way to bracket finals en.wikipedia.org+2sbnation.com+2ncaa.com+2. From the eight-team field, only two remain.
Broadcast and streaming coverage is comprehensive. ESPN and affiliates covered the regionals, super regionals and initial MCWS bracket; championship games rotate between ESPN and ABC en.wikipedia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5ncaa.com+5. For radio, Omaha’s KOZN (1620 The Zone) partnered with Westwood One to distribute radio coverage TRT, with streaming available via Westwoodonesports.com, TuneIn, the Varsity Network, and SiriusXM en.wikipedia.org.
Beyond the diamonds, history was made. Coastal Carolina remains the only unbeaten team in this year’s MCWS at 8–0 , while LSU is back in the finals after a walk‑off semifinal win—the first such dramatic finale since their 2023 run . Notably, Murray State celebrated its first-ever trip to Omaha despite being knocked out in bracket play sbnation.com. Arizona’s Wildcats have been taking advantage off‑field with fan events and drills—including a “Jello Shot Challenge” fundraiser—making for fan‑friendly participation azdesertswarm.com.
Historically, SEC contenders run deep in the field. LSU and Arkansas both hail from the SEC, leading the way alongside other conference heavy hitters . However, non‑traditional schools like Coastal, Arizona, and Murray State remind us that surprise runs are always on the table.
The championship series promises high-stakes drama. Coastal Carolina, with its stingy pitching, strong defense and offensive outputs, tests LSU’s high-octane, gritty style. LSU’s semifinal performance showcased clutch hitting and resilience. Both teams boast recent CWS pedigree: Coastal Carolina hoisted the national title in 2016, and LSU owns seven championships total ncaa.com+15sbnation.com+15ncaa.com+15ncaa.com.
From Charles Schwab Field’s towering stadium light fixtures down to the NCAA’s broadcast assignments, every detail reflects MCWS tradition. On the broadcasting front, rotating commentary teams include industry names like Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Kyle Peterson, Kris Budden, Ben McDonald, Chris Burke, Dani Wexelman and Mike Monaco en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1. Radio listeners can tune into NRG Media’s KOZN or Westwood One’s national coverage en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1.
Ticket info: packages and single‑game options are available via NCAA.com, with hospitality experiences supported by Marriott Bonvoy ncaa.com+4ncaa.com+4ncaa.com+4.
Bracket placements and regional hosts tell another part of the story. Top seeds like Vanderbilt, Texas, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Georgia and Oregon State earned hosting rights for regionals—including Tallahassee’s FSU despite being seeded 9th overall tomahawknation.com. The super regionals (June 6–9) decided the final eight; Coastal Carolina prevailed over Auburn, LSU over Little Rock, Arkansas over Tennessee, UCLA, Arizona, Louisville, Oregon State and Murray State also punched their tickets tomahawknation.com+3sbnation.com+3sbnation.com+3.
For Americans tuning in from abroad (or abroaders at home), time zones vary but all tournament games stream live via ESPN+ globally. Including all remote fans shows just how pervasive college baseball’s reach has become.
Now, all eyes are on the title series. Game 1 Saturday night—7 p.m. ET, ESPN. Momentum is with Coastal Carolina’s unbeaten Omaha record. LSU’s confidence comes from high‑pressure comebacks and deep pitching depth. Most experts see these squads as evenly matched—expect long at‑bats, bullpens in top gear, and maybe another walk‑off finish.
Here are key championship weekend details:
Championship Series – Best of Three:
Game 1: Saturday, June 21 – Coastal Carolina vs. LSU – 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2: Sunday, June 22 – Coastal Carolina vs. LSU – 2:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 3 (if needed): Monday, June 23 – Coastal Carolina vs. LSU – 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN espn.comncaa.com+3sbnation.com+3ncaa.com+3ncaa.com+3ncaa.com+3espn.com+3
No matter the final outcome, these blast offs are embedded into the broader tapestry of NCAA baseball lore. As Tennessee fell in 2024, and 2023’s scene left us with another first‑time champion in Ole Miss, 2025 is shaping up as another unpredictable chapter .
Fans aren’t just witnessing baseball—they’re participating in history. Coastal Carolina can become one of the few undefeated champions in Omaha, and LSU seeks to reclaim national glory. For both, milestones beckon: a second title for Coastal Carolina (first in 2016) or another legacy crown for LSU.
As we count down final innings, stay tuned to ESPN/ABC coverage, NCAA.com for live updates, and radio broadcasts if you’re on the move.
The diamond awaits its winner, and Omaha is ready to cheer.
