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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!

NEW TEAM ALERT!

We’re excited to announce the addition of 5 new clubs heading into the ’25/’26 season!

Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, MI)

Menlo College (Atherton, CA)

*Clemson University (Clemson, SC)

*Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT)

*Adrian College (Adrian, MI)

*Clemson, Sacred Heart & Adrian will all be entering a 2nd team in ’25/’26, completely separate from their existing NCBA teams from this past year.

Interested in joining?

📨 [email protected]

Congrats to Penn State! Back 2 Back 2 Back World Series Champs!

BACK TO BACK TO BACK!


Congratulations to Penn State University on winning the 2025 NCBA Division I World Series!


The Nittany Lions walk off the Hokies in the 10th, as they prevail by a 7-6 score.


MVP  ➡️  Scott Hodinko (Penn State)

14-28 (.500), 4 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI


At one point Scott collected hits in 9 straight AB’s!


The Nittany Lions capture not only their 3rd straight title, but their 5th overall (’13, ’18, ’23, ’24 & ’25)


Full Box Score:  CLICK HERE

Final Bracket:   CLICK HERE


Congrats Nittany Lions!   #NCBADIWS

WORLD SERIES – CHAMPIONSHIP

#NCBADIWS – GAME 14 – CHAMPIONSHIP
⏰: 7:00 PM CST
📌: Lloyd Hopkins Field | Alton, IL
🏆: NCBA DI World Series
#1 Penn State
🆚
#4 Virginia Tech
The year began with 126 teams & now we’re down to just 2! Penn State is looking to capture their 5th overall & 3rd straight Nat’l Championship, while the Hokies are looking to secure their 2nd in 5 years.
LIVE game cast:   CLICK HERE
LIVE video/broadcast:  CLICK HERE

WORLD SERIES – GAME 14 FINAL

#NCBADIWS GAME 14 FINAL!
Penn State slugs their way to a 14-1 victory over Creighton to cement their spot in tomorrow nights final. The Nittany Lions look to make history as one more win would mark their 3rd consecutive & 5th overall title.
Scott Hodinko stays hot at the dish going 5 for 5 with 3 RBI.
Brady Palmer throws his 2nd CG of the week, as he’s allowed just 1 ER in 18 total innings of work alongside 20 strikeouts.
What a matchup we have tomorrow night! A rematch of Day 2’s thriller where Virginia Tech’s Colin Moore hit a go ahead 2 run bomb in the 9th to give VT the 6-5 win over Penn State.

Box score:  CLICK HERE

Updated bracket:  CLICK HERE 

WORLD SERIES – GAME 14

#NCBADIWS – GAME 14
⏰: 7:00 PM CST
📌: Lloyd Hopkins Field | Alton, IL
🏆: NCBA DI World Series
#1 Penn State
🆚
#6 Creighton
LIVE game cast:   CLICK HERE
LIVE video/broadcast:  CLICK HERE 

WORLD SERIES – GAME 13 FINAL

#NCBADIWS GAME 13 FINAL!
Virginia Tech punches their ticket to tomorrow night’s Championship Game after defeating Santa Barbara by a 12-2 score.
The Hokies will take on the winner of tonight’s 7pm game between Penn State & Creighton.

Box score:  CLICK HERE

Updated bracket:  CLICK HERE 

WORLD SERIES – GAME 13

#NCBADIWS – GAME 13
⏰: 2:45 PM CST
📌: Lloyd Hopkins Field | Alton, IL
🏆: NCBA DI World Series
#3 Santa Barbara
🆚
#4 Virginia Tech
LIVE game cast:   CLICK HERE
LIVE video/broadcast:  CLICK HERE 

WORLD SERIES – GAME 12 FINAL

#NCBADIWS GAME 12 FINAL!
No drama for Penn State tonight as they defeat Creighton by a 16-4 score & force the winner take all semifinal game tomorrow at 7pm CST.
Just 3 days after taking home the Easton Longball Challenge Title, Scott Hodinko goes 3 for 6 with 2 HR’s & 4 RBI’s to lead the Nittany Lion offense.
Tomorrow’s winner will take on the 2:45pm CST Virginia Tech/Santa Barbara winner in Thursday night’s Championship Game.

Box score:  CLICK HERE

Updated bracket:  CLICK HERE