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World Series Bracket!

📢 2026 NCBA Division I World Series Bracket!
 
Let the bracketology begin!
 
1⃣ 3x defending Champion (Penn State)
2⃣ former Champions (Penn St, East Carolina)
2⃣ returners from last year (Penn St, Creighton)
3⃣ return from previous WS experience (UC Davis – ’07, Wisconsin – ’18, East Carolina – ’24)
3⃣ schools to make their World Series debut (Boise St, FL Gulf Coast & Auburn)
8⃣ schools with a chance to make history in 2026.
 
CLICK HERE to view the official 2026 World Series Bracket!
 
#NCBADIWS

WORLD SERIES TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

All fans interested in attending the 2026 NCBA DI World Series will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival.

No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform.  Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be NO ON-SITE TICKET SALES.  These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.

Programs can be purchased on the online ticketing platform and can be picked up at the front gate upon your arrival.  Programs will also be available for purchase at the souvenir stand for the duration of the tournament – while supplies last.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!

Regional Playoffs Update – Day 2

The year began with 123 schools – we’re now down to our final 16!

Championship Sunday has arrived & we’ll be crowning 8 Regional Champions who will move onto the World Series later this month.

Updated Brackets –> CLICK HERE

 #RoadToAlton

2026 Regional Playoff Brackets!

Let the Bracketology begin!

All 8 Regional Brackets have been finalized. 32 teams will battle it out this weekend for a chance to move onto the NCBA DI World Series May 22-28 in Alton, IL.

See all of the Regional Brackets HERE!

RAWLINGS WEEK 23 NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

📢  Division I @RawlingsSports Week 23 Top 20 Poll!

As we approach the final weekend of the Regular Season, a handful of playoff bids are still out there to be had. We’re officially 8 days from the 2026 postseason kicking off!

6 new schools jumped into the Top 20 – Auburn (12), Texas A&M (15), UW La Crosse (17), Creighton (18), Grand Canyon (19) & NC State (20) after recently punching their ticket to the postseason.

The South Atlantic Region once again leads the way with 4 different schools in the Top 20, followed by the Southern Pacific, Gulf Coast, & Mid Atlantic – each with 3 schools listed.  

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released May 14th

RAWLINGS WEEK 21 NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

📢  Division I @RawlingsSports Week 21 Top 20 Poll!

With just 3 weekends left in the Regular Season the standings are starting to take shape as we have our 1st batch of postseason qualifiers – Oregon, Utah State, Penn State & Parker. 

5 new schools jump into the Top 20 –  #8 Georgia (6-0 conference, 15-6 overall), #16 UCLA (4-0 conference, 8-2 overall), #17 Parker (9-2 conference, 9-5 overall), #18 Pittsburgh (10-2 conference, 12-6 overall) & #20 Wisconsin (11-4 conference, 14-6 overall).

The South Atlantic Region once again leads the way with 7 different schools in the Top 20, followed by the Southern Pacific with 4 & the Northern Pacific with 3 schools listed.  

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released April 30th.

KORTENBER PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Congratulations to Jacob Kortenber on being promoted to NCBA Director of Team Development.  Hired fulltime at the NCBA last year, Jacob has done a tremendous job overseeing the day to day of the NCBA’s Division III League.  He will also now be responsible for adding new teams to the NCBA as well as assisting programs to be more successful on and off the field.

RAWLINGS WEEK 19 NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

📢  Division I @RawlingsSports Week 19 Top 20 Poll!

April has arrived as we’re now just 6 weeks from the 2026 postseason kicking off!

4 new schools jump into the Top 20 –>  #12 Kennesaw State (5-0 conference, 11-0 overall), #13 Florida Gulf Coast (6-0 conference, 9-0 overall), #19 Clemson (6-0 conference, 10-5 overall & #20 St. Joe’s (6-3 conference, 15-3 overall).

The South Atlantic Region leads the way with 7 different schools in the Top 20, followed closely by the North Atlantic, Southern Pacific & Northern Pacific who all have 3 schools listed. 

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released April 16th.