North Carolina State University has submitted bids to host NCAA tournament games in 2027 and 2028, and is already set to host games in 2025, as mentioned in a Centennial Authority meeting. The NCAA will announce its selections for the tournament sites in October, with bids for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 cycles due next week, covering all events except for the men's and women's Final Fours and the College World Series (CWS). Additionally, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has officially announced a new format for its baseball tournament starting in 2025. The revised tournament will include all 16 teams in a single-elimination format, with the top four seeds receiving a double bye. The tournament will remain a six-day event, despite the addition of two more teams.
The SEC Baseball Tournament is changing its format in 2025. Here's how. #LSU https://t.co/mfLjUBwUaP
In case you were wondering how the previously reported SEC Baseball Tournament format was set to look, it's been officially announced by the league. It'll keep the annual tournament a six-day affair despite throwing two more teams into the mix. https://t.co/COzJu5IvZI
The SEC has decided on a format for 2025 and beyond … For the baseball tournament. Single elimination, double byes for the top four seeds. https://t.co/Sros8F29tQ
SCOOP: Beginning in 2025, the @SEC will institute a conference tournament format for baseball that will include all 16 teams in a single-elimination format, I am told. The top four seeds in the tourney would get a double bye in the format as well. #SEC
Bids for the two-year 2026-27 and 2027-28 cycle are due next week. NCAA will announce selections in October. Covers everything but M/F Final Fours, CWS. https://t.co/roRPbR87UD
Mentioned in Centennial Authority meeting today: NC State has entered bids to the NCAA to host tournament games in 2027 and 2028. Already hosting NCAA games in 2025.