Particle.news

Download on the App Store

2025 Men's College World Series Opens in Omaha with Eight Teams

Marking its 75th anniversary in its long-running host city, the tournament features a diverse field led by Arkansas as the betting favorite in a format that crowns a champion through double-elimination play.

Coastal Carolina players dogpile after winning the Auburn Super Regional to advance to the 2025 College World Series.
Image
Image
Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle (20) throws the ball during his team's super regional game against Tennessee at Baum-Walker Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Overview

  • The double-elimination tournament began June 13 at Charles Schwab Field and concludes with a best-of-three championship series set for June 21-23.
  • Arkansas enters as the betting favorite at +200 odds, followed by LSU at +220 according to oddsmakers.
  • Oregon State competes as the first true independent program since Miami in 2004 while Murray State makes its inaugural appearance in Omaha.
  • The field spans six conferences plus an independent team, with none of the eight participants returning from last year’s series.
  • ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will broadcast up to 17 games, with live streaming available on the ESPN app and ESPN+.