The 2026 NCCAA Baseball World Series will be hosted by Kansas Christian College at the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy in Kansas City, MO. Championship action begins on Saturday May 16, utilizing a double-elimination format. Games continue on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, with the championship game and "if needed" game on Wednesday, May 20.

How to Follow
Live Streaming Video*: You can watch each game on the NCCAA Network. The NCCAA Network is available on both your desktop and mobile/tablet devices at nccaanetwork.com as well as on TV apps through Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku. It's also available on the NCCAA Network app for iOS and Android.
Live Stats: Stat links are found on the schedule section of the championship page.
Twitter: @TheNCCAA | @NCCAAChamps
Instagram: @TheNCCAA
Flickr: Photos from the event will be posted here
General Information and Box Scores: Championship Page
  
*Fees apply ($6.95/game, $32.95 tournament pass, or $99.95 all sports access pass for 2025-26)

ABOUT THE NCCAA NETWORK
The NCCAA Network serves as the home to 16 National Championship and Invitational events with nearly 200 different multi-camera broadcasts scheduled in 2025-26. The network is the primary location where fans can go to live stream or watch on demand their favorite NCCAA programs, as they compete to be crowned a National Champion. Events are available online, through the NCCAA Network mobile app, and on TV apps such as Amazon Fire RV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku. 

Fans can purchase a 12-month all-access pass from the time of purchase for $99.95 or view the 2025-26 NCCAA Network Schedule for specific tournament pass pricing. The NCCAA Network also can direct fans to other NCCAA institutions broadcast networks partnered with Hudl for regular season and regional tournament action. 
 
To purchase, simply click on one of the scheduled broadcasts, log-in or create a Hudl account, then follow the prompts to select the all-access pass, tournament pass, or single game pass. 
 
The NCCAA has full and exclusive authority over all internet, radio, and television broadcasting and filming connected with any NCCAA National Championship or Invitational event. 

THE HISTORY
The NCCAA has held a Baseball World Series since 1988, with King College winning the inaugural crown. Mount Vernon Nazarene University has won the most World Series championships in NCCAA history with five, while the current NCCAA member schools with the most World Series crowns is Dallas Baptist University (2003, 2004) and Bethel University (1990, 2002). Seven different schools have won the NCCAA Baseball World Series since 2017, with Oklahoma Baptist University being the last school to repeat as champions, doing so in 2016 and 2017. 

LAST YEAR
The 2025 NCCAA Baseball World Series needed an extra day to determine a winner, with Jessup University winning the crown over Mission University. The Warriors and Patriots both met earlier in the week, with Mission coming out on top 6-0 after the Patriots struck out five Jessup batters to pick up the win. Jessup defeated Concordia University Ann Arbor and University of Fort Lauderdale in the losers bracket, and after Mission took a loss to UFTL, a winner-take-all game was needed between the two sides to decide a champion.

Jessup held a tight 5-2 lead going into the eighth inning, before a pair of RBI doubles and two timely base hits pushed the Warriors ahead 10-2, leading to the eventual 11-5 national championship victory. Hailama Swartman of Jessup was named the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. 

LODGING
Embassy Suites by Hilton Overland Park. Discounts if you mention that you are an NCCAA fan. 

FACILITY LOCATION 
The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is located at 1622 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108. Click here to view a map of the field.
 
TICKETS

	Day Pass	Tournament Pass
Adults	$25	$75
Children (6-12)	$10	$25
Children (5 and under)	FREE	FREE

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
The NCCAA is committed to the true spirit of competition and upholding the four core values of the Game Plan 4 LIFE: Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence. We ask that spectator join us in exhibiting these Christ-like characteristics and help create a positive environment. Profanity, derogatory comments and slurs, or other intimidating actions directed at student-athletes, officials, team representatives, or other fans will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal.

CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available on site.

THE TEAMS

#1 UNIVERSITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE (LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA)



- South Regional Champions
- Fifth straight NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance
- Tied for first in NCCAA in Batting Average (.329), second in On-Base Percentage (.449)

#2 MISSION UNIVERSITY (SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI)



- At-Large Selection
- Fourth straight NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance
- Sixth in NCCAA in Opponent Batting Average (.267), 10th in RBI (317)

#3 ECCLESIA COLLEGE (SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS)



- At-Large Selection
- First NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance since 2021
- Lead NCCAA in Runs (433), On-Base Percentage (.465), and Stolen Bases (253)

#4 JUDSON UNIVERSITY (ELGIN, ILLINOIS)



- North Central Regional Qualifier
- Eighth NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance all time
- Owen Wanner - Tied for fourth in NCCAA in ERA (3.14), Tied for third in Opponent Batting Average (.198)

#5 COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS (POINT LOOKOUT, MISSOURI)



- Central Regional Champions
- Fifth NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance all time
- Tied for second in Shutouts (6), Tied for eighth in Fielding Percentage (.963)

#6 SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (BETHANY, OKLAHOMA)



- At-Large Selection
- Ninth straight NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance
- Dario Paredes - Tied for seventh in NCCAA in RBI (57), Tied for eighth in Homeruns (12)

#7 TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE (TOCCOA FALLS, GEORGIA)



- At-Large Selection
- First NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance since 2023
- Second in NCCAA in Runs (433), Third in Hits (510) and Homeruns (59)

#8 NELSON UNIVERSITY AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE (PHOENIX, ARIZONA)



- West Regional Representative
- First NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance in program history
- Fourth in NCCAA in Homeruns (54), sixth in Hits (490)

#9 OHIO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO)



- Mideast Regional Champions
- First NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance in program history
- Braden Williams - Ninth in NCCAA in ERA (3.32)

#10 KANSAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS)



- Host Institution
- Sixth straight NCCAA Baseball World Series appearance
- Tony Hurla - 170 wins as head coach

About the NCCAA
Established in 1968, the National Christian College Athletic Association uses intercollegiate athletics to further the Great Commission and is committed to equipping student-athletes and coaches to make a positive impact for Christ. The NCCAA currently holds 23 national championship events, along with one national invitational for 88 member schools across 28 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information on the NCCAA, visit our website, thenccaa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram at @thenccaa.