NCAA.com | June 16, 2018 Pairings, game times set for 2018 CWS UNC’s WWE-style belt is a badge of honor at CWS Share OMAHA ––– The pairings and game times for the first two days of the 2018 NCAA Men’s College World Series (MCWS) have been announced. The 72nd MCWS will take place at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, June 16-26/27. The first game this Saturday, June 16 is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET, and will feature No. 3 national seed Oregon State (49-10-1) against No. 6 national seed North Carolina (43-18) on ESPN. Saturday’s second game features Washington (35-24) against Mississippi State (37-27) and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. MORE: Full 2018 CWS schedule | Interactive bracket | Printable bracket | Get tickets The Sunday, June 17 doubleheader features No. 5 national seed Arkansas (44-19) vs. No. 13 national seed Texas (42-21) at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN. In the evening game starting at 7 p.m. ET, No. 1 national seed Florida (47-19) will be squaring off against No. 9 national seed Texas Tech (44-18) on ESPN2. RELATED: How to watch the CWS | Shop CWS gear | Highlights and videos from CWS The losers of Saturday’s two games will play at 2 p.m. ET Monday, June 18 on ESPN. While Saturday’s winners face off at 7 p.m. ET Monday, June 18 on ESPN. The losers of Sunday’s games will play each other at 2 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 19 on ESPN. Sunday’s winners will meet Tuesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The winners of the two brackets will play a best-of-three Men’s College World Series Finals, with the first game set for 7 p.m. ET Monday, June 25. The second game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 26 with the game three (if necessary) scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, June 27. All three of the finals games will air on ESPN. Action clock modifications and other rule changes in college baseball To improve pace of play, pitchers in college baseball can make only one step-off or fake throw per batter. READ MORE The Golden Spikes Award: The ultimate guide Here's a complete look at the Golden Spikes Award, which has been awarded annually to the best amateur baseball player in the country since 1978. READ MORE Former college baseball players who have won the MLB Home Run Derby Here are all former college baseball players who have won the MLB Home Run Derby. READ MORE