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.

Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series. None were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago.

Under Dave Van Horn, Arkansas baseball has faced postseason heartbreak. That could continue after a College World Series loss.

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

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+.

CCU will likely turn to ace Jacob Morrison, who holds a 11-0 record with a 2.15 ERA this season. REQUIRED READING: College World Series 2025: Who are the highest-paid baseball coaches in the CWS?