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Vanderbilt Earns Top Seed as NCAA Baseball Tournament Bracket Is Finalized

The SEC dominates with a record-breaking 13 teams in the field, as regional play begins May 30.

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Vanderbilt players celebrate after their defeat of Tennessee in the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin (4) shakes hands with his players during introductions before his team plays Mississippi in the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Overview

  • The 2025 NCAA baseball tournament bracket was revealed on May 26, with Vanderbilt named the No. 1 overall seed for the first time since 2007.
  • The SEC set a new record with 13 teams in the tournament, including eight regional hosts such as Texas, Arkansas, and LSU.
  • The tournament features 64 teams, with 29 automatic qualifiers and 35 at-large bids, competing in a double-elimination format in the regional round.
  • Regional play is set to begin on May 30 at 16 host sites, with winners advancing to the super regionals from June 6-9.
  • The College World Series will take place in Omaha, Nebraska, starting June 13, culminating in a best-of-three championship series.