CWS News

Stay in the know with the latest updates regarding the College World Series. Visit often for information on weather, last minute schedule changes, ticket releases and more. 

CWS FINALS GAME 3 (IF NECESSARY) START TIME ANNOUNCED

If CWS Finals Game 3 is necessary, it will be played Thursday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. CT. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Fans at home can tune in on ESPN2 or the Watch ESPN app.

CWS FINALS GAME 1 POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, JUNE 26

Due to severe weather in the area, CWS Finals Game 1 between Arkansas and Oregon State has been postponed to Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. CT. Gates will open at 4 p.m.

Fans should continue to follow the game number on their ticket, not the date.

• Fans with paper tickets should use their original game ticket to re-enter the stadium.
• Fans who have digital tickets via Flash Seats should use their original form of ID (credit card or mobile app) to re-enter.

TICKET SALES INFORMATION

Reserved seat tickets for CWS Finals Game 1 are sold out. Fans interested in purchasing general admission tickets may do so at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. CT.

PARKING INFORMATION

Pass holders should bring the parking pass for Day 9 – Monday, June 25 and continue following the game designation for the remainder of the series. Fans interested in public parking options can visit NCAA.com/CWS.

Please stay connected to NCAA.com/CWSNews for additional updates.

• LIGHTNING DELAY 
• Due to lightning in the area, we are in a weather delay. Fans need to leave their seats and proceed to the concourse. You may remain in the concourse until notified that you may return to your seat. Please listen to stadium announcements and stay tuned to this page for additional updates. 

DELAYED START TO CWS FINALS GAME 1

After consultation with both teams, the start time for CWS Finals Game 1 has been delayed due to impending weather conditions that could require a stoppage of play. Additional information will be provided once confirmed.

Gates are open. Fans should continue to follow in-venue instructions regarding inclement weather.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - BRACKET 1 IF NECESSARY WILL BE PLAYED at 7 P.M.

With a win by Oregon State, the 2018 NCAA College World Series Bracket 1 If Necessary game will be played Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. As a result of Arkansas beating Florida in Game 12, no other games will be played on Saturday. 

Season Ticket holders should use the Bracket 1 If Necessary Game ticket for the game between Oregon State and Mississippi State. The winner of the Bracket 1 If Necessary game will advance to the championship finals against Arkansas starting Monday, June 25.

Tickets 

Tickets for the Bracket 1 If Necessary Game will go on sale Saturday, June 23 at the stadium box office. Only tickets for Saturday’s game between Oregon State and Mississippi State will be available on Saturday, June 23. A limit of 8 tickets per person per game will be enforced. Depending on demand and ticket availability, ticket limits may be raised. A random drawing will be conducted Saturday morning at the box office in order to provide the fairest ticket sales process and minimize ticket scalping. Fans are advised to arrive by 9 a.m. (CT) to participate in the random selection process. For more information regarding the box office line random queuing process, please visit NCAA.com/CWSTickets.

Fans who are unable to secure their desired tickets at the box office are encouraged to visit the NCAA Ticket Exchange™, a fan-to-fan marketplace. General admission (GA) individual tickets ($15) and GA “book” of 10 tickets ($90) also are available at the box office beginning at 10 a.m. (CT). General admission tickets are first-come, first-served seating in bench-style seats in the outfield. For information on all official ticket options for the College World Series, please visit NCAA.com/CWSTickets. 

Parking Passes 

Parking passes in Lot D are by the day. Lot D pass holders should bring the parking pass for Saturday, June 23. Parking passes in Lot B are by game. Lot B pass holders should bring the Bracket 1 If Necessary pass for entrance into the lot, regardless of game time. 

UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

Due to weather conditions, Game 8 between Arkansas and Texas Tech has been postponed to Wednesday, June 20 at 11 a.m. CT.  Gates will open at 9 a.m.

Game 9 between Oregon State and North Carolina will be played at 6 p.m.  Gates will open at 4 p.m.

Fans should continue to follow the game number on their ticket, not the date.

TICKET INFORMATION

Fans interested in purchasing tickets for Game 9 between Oregon State and North Carolina should be in line at 9 a.m. outside the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.

Reserved seat tickets for Game 8 will continue to be available online at NCAA.com/CWS or at the box office at 8 a.m. General admission tickets, which can be used at any game, can be purchased at the stadium box office throughout the series. The box office will open at 8 a.m.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking passes in Lot D are by the day. Pass holders should bring the parking pass for Day 4 - Tuesday, June 19. 

Parking passes in Lot B are by game. Pass holders should use the pass for the game that is being played. Pass holders will need to leave after the game for which they have parked, unless they have a parking pass for the following game(s) that day.

Fans interested in public parking options can visit, NCAA.com/CWS.

Please stay connected to NCAA.com/CWSNews for additional updates.

GAME 6 SCHEDULED TO START AT 10:15 A.M. 

Game 6 between Mississipi State and North Carolina is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. CT. 

UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 19

Due to weather delays, Game 6 between Mississippi State and North Carolina has been postponed to Tuesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. CT. Gates will open at 8 a.m.

Game 7 between Florida and Texas is scheduled to be played 65 minutes after the conclusion of Game 6.

Game 8 featuring Arkansas and Texas Tech is scheduled to be played at 6 p.m., or a minimum of 65 minutes after the conclusion of Game 7.

Fans should continue to follow the game number on their ticket, not the date.  

TICKET INFORMATION AND GATE TIMES

Fans interested in purchasing tickets for Games 7 or 8 should be in line at 9 a.m. outside the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.

Reserved seat tickets for Game 6 are only available through the NCAA Ticket Exchange. General admission tickets, which can be used at any game, can be purchased at the stadium box office throughout the series.

Gates for the first game of the day will open 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time. The stadium will open for the following game as soon as it is cleared and cleaned.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking passes in Lot D are by the day. Pass holders should bring the parking pass for Day 4 - Tuesday, June 19.  

Parking passes in Lot B are by game. Pass holders should use the pass for the game that is being played. Pass holders will need to leave after the game for which they have parked, unless they have a parking pass for the following game(s) that day.

Fans interested in public parking options can visit, NCAA.com/CWS. 

Please stay connected to NCAA.com/CWSNews for additional updates.

UPDATE: GAME 5 TO RESUME AT 7:45 P.M. CT

Game 5 is scheduled to resume at 7:45 p.m. CT. Fans who left the stadium without having their tickets marked or scanned will be allowed to re-enter by simply showing their ticket to Game 5.

WEATHER DELAY: JUNE 18 AT 3:16 P.M. 

Due to lightning in the area, we are in a weather delay. Fans need to leave their seats and proceed to the concourse. You may remain in the concourse until notified that the game will resume and that you may return to your seat. Please listen to stadium announcements and stay tuned to this page for additional updates. 

TICKET AVAILABILITY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 18

Reserved seat tickets for Games 5 and 6 of the Men’s College World Series (CWS) will be available Monday, June 18 at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office beginning at 10 a.m. Central time. Approximately 650 tickets will be available for Game 5 for CWS Kids Day featuring Oregon State vs. Washington. Game 6 between Mississippi State and North Carolina will have approximately 400 tickets available.

CWS Kids Day, in its second year, will feature:

• Face painters, balloon artists and entertainment for kids
• Mascot appearances and a special in-game mascot race
• NCAA Readers Become Leaders top readers recognition
• Police Athletics for Community Engagement (PACE) Kids Game Ball delivery
• Special kids video content, music and contests throughout the game
• Plus, CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital One always offers free activities for all ages

Tickets can be purchased at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office starting at 10 a.m. each day a game is scheduled. Only tickets for that day’s game will be available for sale. Generally, a limit of four tickets per person, per game will be enforced. Depending on ticket availability, ticket limits may be raised. A random drawing will be conducted each morning at the box office to provide the fairest ticket sales process and minimize ticket scalping. For more information regarding the random box office line queuing process, please visit NCAA.com/CWSTickets.

Fans that are unable to secure their desired tickets are encouraged to visit the NCAA Ticket Exchange™, a fan-to-fan marketplace. For information on all official ticket options for the College World Series, please visit NCAA.com/CWSTickets.

GAME 4 TO BEGIN AT 8:55 P.M. CT

Game 4 between Texas Tech vs. Florida is scheduled to begin at 8:55 p.m. CT. Gates will reopen as soon as the stadium can be cleared and cleaned. Once the specific time is known, an update will be provided. 

GAME 3 TO RESUME AT 6:15 P.M. CT

Game 3 is scheduled to resume at 6:15 p.m. CT. Fans who left the stadium without having their tickets marked or scanned will be allowed to re-enter by simply showing their ticket to Game 3. 

WEATHER DELAY: JUNE 17 AT 3:30 P.M. 

Due to lightning in the area, we are in a weather delay. Fans need to leave their seats and proceed to the concourse. You may remain in the concourse until notified that the game will resume and that you may return to your seat. Please listen to stadium announcements and stay tuned to this page for additional updates. 

NEW CLEAR BAG POLICY

To provide a safer environment for the public and expedite entry into TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, MECA has implemented a ne policy limiting the size and type of bag allowed into the stadium for all events, including the NCAA College World Series. For more information please click here.

ROAD TO OMAHA RUN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Registration for the fun 5k run/walk Sunday June 24 is now available, click here to save your spot. All participants will receive a performance t-shirt, all finishers will receive a commemorative race medallion. For more race information click here.