Guide: Tuscaloosa Regional

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The Crimson Tide will open its NCAA Tournament run with a matchup against Alabama State on Friday

5/28/2026

TUSCALOOSA, AL – No. 7 national seed Alabama baseball returns to action on Friday, May 29, competing in its opening contest of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional against Alabama State. The Crimson Tide is 15-0 all-time against the Hornets, including a 2-0 mark in two games earlier this season.

Teams​

• No. 1 Alabama
• No. 2 Oklahoma State
• No. 3 USC Upstate
• No. 4 Alabama State

Schedule​

• Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
• Venue: Sewell-Thomas Stadium
  • Friday, May 29
    • (G1) No. 3 USC Upstate vs. No. 2 Oklahoma State – 1 p.m. CT – ESPN+
    • (G2) No. 4 Alabama State vs. No. 1 Alabama – 6 p.m. CT – ESPN+
  • Saturday, May 30
    • (G3) Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser – 1 p.m. CT
    • (G4) Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner – 6 p.m. CT
  • Sunday, May 31
    • (G5) Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Loser – 2 p.m. CT
    • (G6) Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner – 7 p.m. CT
  • Monday, June 1
    • (G7) If Necessary (TBD)

See the full schedule


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