INTERESTING NEWS: 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament Bracket: Projected Field Of 64 (May 14)……..see more…….The 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and intriguing in recent memory. With the regular season concluded and conference tournaments underway, projections for the 64-team field offer a glimpse into the potential matchups and storylines that could unfold. The official bracket will be revealed on Monday, May 26, during the Selection Show at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2 or ESPNU .
Projected Top Seeds and Regional Hosts
According to recent projections, the top national seeds are expected to include:
1. Texas Longhorns
2. Arkansas Razorbacks
3. LSU Tigers
4. North Carolina Tar Heels
5. Vanderbilt Commodores
6. Georgia Bulldogs
7. Auburn Tigers
8. Oregon Ducks
9. Clemson Tigers
10. Oregon State Beavers
11. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
12. Florida State Seminoles
13. Alabama Crimson Tide
14. TCU Horned Frogs
15. UCLA Bruins
16. Dallas Baptist Patriots
These teams are projected to host regional rounds, providing them with a significant home-field advantage as the tournament commences .
Conference Representation
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) continues to dominate the college baseball landscape, with projections indicating up to 13 teams from the conference making the tournament field. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is also well-represented, with nine teams projected to participate. Other conferences with multiple bids include the Big 12 (7), Big Ten (3), Big East (3), Sun Belt (3), Conference USA (2), and Big West (2) .
Bubble Teams and Hosting Controversies
One of the more debated topics leading up to the Selection Show is the hosting status of Ole Miss. The Rebels concluded their regular season with a 37-18 overall record and a 16-14 mark in SEC play. They are currently projected as a 2-seed in the Hattiesburg Regional, behind Southern Miss, the No. 14 national seed. Analysts suggest that one or two wins in the SEC Tournament could elevate Ole Miss into a top-16 seed, securing a home regional .
However, some fans and analysts argue that Ole Miss’s resume, which includes 17 Quadrant 1 wins, should already warrant hosting privileges, especially when compared to Southern Miss’s seven Quadrant 1 victories. This debate highlights the complexities and nuances involved in the selection and seeding process .
Tournament Structure and Key Dates
The NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament features 64 teams, divided into 16 regionals of four teams each. These regionals are conducted in a double-elimination format. Regional champions advance to the Super Regionals, which are best-of-three series. The eight Super Regional winners then move on to the Men’s College World Series (MCWS) in Omaha, Nebraska, scheduled from June 13 to June 23 .
Looking Ahead
As the conference tournaments conclude and the Selection Show approaches, teams on the bubble will be looking to make final impressions to secure their spots in the tournament. The coming days will be critical for these programs as they vie for inclusion in the coveted field of 64.
Stay tuned for the official bracket announcement on May 26, which will set the
stage for the road to Omaha and the quest for the national championship.