What began as a "casual" event for fans to partake in has blown up and turned into a must-do College World Series bucket list item for fans who travel to the Mecca of college baseball to experience the feels and emotions of the sport's most sacred grounds up front.

The College World Series begins Friday, with eight teams competing to decide who will earn the right to play for the championship.

When does the 2025 College World Series start in Omaha, Neb.? What we know about the NCAA baseball tournament schedule, CWS teams and more.

College World Series bracket is set for Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, as the NCAA baseball tournament has cut its way from 64 teams down to eight.

The eight teams in Omaha have combined for 74 appearances in the College World Series and 16 national championships.

Texas Tech aims to go back to the Women’s College World Series. The Red Raiders have added UCLA’s top pitcher, Tennessee’s best hitter and a few more of the most talented players in NCAA softball.

The Men’s College World Series begins on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. Games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ABC so cord-cutting fans have plenty of streaming options to choose from to watch every contest. All games are also available to stream with a subscription to ESPN+.