TUSCALOOSA, Ala. | Alabama State University was selected to play the University of Alabama in the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tuscaloosa Regional annoucned during the NCAA selection show on Monday.
Alabama baseball was chosen as a Regional site host from May 29-June 1, the NCAA announced Sunday evening.
Alabama State captured its third Southwestern Athletic Conference baseball championship Sunday afternoon, holding off Florida A&M for an 8-6 victory in the 2026 SWAC Baseball Championship presented by Chevrolet at historic Rickwood Field.
The Hornets secured the league's automatic berth into the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship and will learn their regional destination during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday at 11 a.m. Alabama State previously won conference tournament titles in 2016 and 2022.
The Crimson Tide and Sewell-Thomas Stadium will welcome three teams to Tuscaloosa, as the opening round of NCAA Regional play will begin on Friday, May 29 and extend through Monday, June 1. The Regional format is double-elimination, with only one team advancing from each of the 16 Regional sites into its respective NCAA Super Regional.
FOLLOW AND WATCH THE HORNETS
Fans can follow this week's games via the below outlets
Twitter: @BamaStateBB | @BamaStateSports
Watch Live: SEC Network
Listen Online: wvasfm.org
Listen Live: WVAS 90.7
BRACKET
Tuscaloosa Regional hosted by Alabama
#2 Oklahoma St. (37-20) vs. #3 USC Upstate (33-28), 2 p.m., ESPN+
#1 Alabama (37-19) vs. #4 Alabama St. (34-21), 7 p.m., ESPN+
TICKETS
Fans interested in attending the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional can purchase all-session tickets for $105. All-session tickets include general admission and Right Field Terrace seating and will go on sale Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. CT. On Thursday at 9 a.m., single-session tickets will be available for $25 while student tickets can be obtained for $5. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Alabama Ticket Office windows located inside Coleman Coliseum or online at RollTide.com beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
