What time is the College World Series today? Channel, TV schedule for Game 1 of UNC vs. Oklahoma CWS finals

What time is the College World Series today? Channel, TV schedule for Game 1 of UNC vs. Oklahoma CWS finals originally appeared on The Sporting News.

Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.North Carolina and Oklahoma have been a level above the rest of the field during the 2026 College World Series, so it's only fitting they face off for the national title.The fifth-seeded Tar Heels and unseeded Sooners each navigated the main bracket without a loss and will now play a best-of-three series to crown a champion.

UNC is back in the finals for the first time since losing in back-to-back trips in 2006 and 2007. Only Florida State (24 appearances) has been to the College World Series more times than North Carolina (12 before this year) without winning it all. The Sooners have two trophies in the case already, but the most recent came in 1994.

OU's previous title came in the tournament's second year at its now-permanent home in Omaha, 1951. All of which is to day, whoever emerges victorious this weekend will cherish the title. Here's when and where to watch every game.

What time is the College World Series today? Each game of the 2026 College World Series finals will start at a different time. See the full schedule below:DateGameTime (ET)WatchSat.

, June 20Game 1: UNC vs. Oklahoma8 p.m.

ESPN, fubo, ESPN appSun., June 21Game 2: Oklahoma vs. UNC2:30 p.

m.ABC, fubo, ESPN appMon., June 22Game 3: UNC vs.

Oklahoma*7 p.m.ESPN, fubo, ESPN app* If necessaryWhere to watch College World Series finalsTV channel: ESPN, ABC, ESPNULive stream: fubo, ESPN appGames 1 and 3 (if necessary) of the College World Series finals will be broadcast by ESPN, while Game 2 will be on ABC.

Karl Ravech will have play-by-play duties on each game, with analysis from Chris Burke and Kyle Peterson.There will also be an alternate broadcast on ESPNU for each game, featuring Mike Monaco, Ben McDonald, Mike Rooney and Jack DeLongchamps. The network says that presentation "will blend analysis,