Posted May 26, 2026 in Press Releases
Cleveland, Ohio - May 26, 2026 – The nation’s best Division III baseball programs will converge on Northeast Ohio as the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship takes place from May 29 through June 4 at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake, Ohio.
This prestigious event is co-hosted by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Lake County Captains and the North Coast Athletic Conference. Bringing together elite student-athletes and passionate fans from across the country, the championship promises a week of high-level competition and community celebration.
The 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship Bracket will consist of a maximum of 17 total games over 6 days between the following 8 teams, featuring a strong local presence with two programs from Ohio, including co-host conference member Denison University and nearby Baldwin Wallace University:
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#1 Seed - Denison University (Granville, OH)
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#2 Seed - Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ)
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#3 Seed - Salisbury University (Salisbury, MD)
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#4 Seed - John Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
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#5 Seed - Baldwin Wallace University (Berea, OH)
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#6 Seed - Endicott College (Beverly, MA)
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#7 Seed - Adrian College (Adrian, MI)
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#8 Seed - East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX)
Team information, such as rosters and season stats, can be found here. Media can apply for credentials online by visiting ncaa.com/media-credentials.
Fans can expect a family-friendly atmosphere with exciting baseball. Classic Auto Group Park, home to the Lake County Captains, will provide a first-class setting for athletes and spectators alike.
Individual and all-session tickets are now available for purchase. For tickets, event details, and schedule information, click here.
The championship is expected to generate approximately $500,000 in economic impact for the local community through hotel stays, dining, transportation, and other visitor spending.
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About Greater Cleveland Sports Commission: Since 2000, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) is responsible for attracting 270+ sporting events which provide
more than $1 billion in economic activity to Northeast Ohio. GCSC serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. For more information, visit clevelandsports.org.
About the Lake County Captains:
The Lake County Captains are the professional High-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians located in Eastlake, Ohio. Our mission is to honor the rich history of our organization, while also introducing baseball to a new generation of fans through innovative means. We are committed to supporting our community, sports teams, and each other by demonstrating passion and having fun every day.
About the NCAC:
Founded in the spring of 1983, the North Coast Athletic Conference consists of nine academically selective colleges and universities - Denison University, DePauw University, John Carroll University, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Wabash College, Wittenberg University and the College of Wooster along with affiliate members Allegheny College, Earlham College, Transylvania University, and Washington & Jefferson College (field hockey). The NCAC sponsors 23 championship sports, 11 for men and 12 for women.
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