Where to Watch the Men’s College Baseball World Series 2024: Full Coverage Guide

The Men’s College Baseball World Series is an exciting culmination of the NCAA Division I Men’s College Baseball Tournament. This year, the tournament promises thrilling games and top-notch coverage. Here’s how you can catch every moment of the action.

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Exclusive ESPN Coverage

ESPN has been the exclusive home of the MCWS since 2003, with their relationship with the event stretching back nearly 45 years. This year’s tournament, presented by Capital One, will be held from June 14-24 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. ESPN will provide comprehensive coverage of every pitch, starting from Friday, June 14, through the final game on Thursday, June 20, featuring the dual double-elimination brackets.

Championship Series on ABC

For the first time ever, a game of the MCWS Championship series will be broadcast on ABC. Game 2 of the best-of-three finals will air at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The series kicks off with Game 1 on Saturday, June 22, at 7 p.m. ET, preceded by a 30-minute pregame show on ESPN, during which the Golden Spikes Award winner will be announced. Game 3, if necessary, will be played on Monday, June 24.

Streaming Options on ESPN+

All MCWS games will be available to stream on ESPN+. This means you can watch the tournament from any device, anywhere, and you won’t miss a single moment of the action.

On-Site Coverage and Commentary

The SEC Network and ACC Network will provide on-site coverage from Omaha, featuring all eight teams from their respective conferences. This is the first time the MCWS field is composed entirely of teams from just two conferences, with both the SEC and ACC each having four representatives.

Karl Ravech and Mike Monaco will be the primary play-by-play announcers, with analysts such as former LSU All-American Ben McDonald, two-time All-American Chris Burke, former MLB player Eduardo Pérez, and Omaha native Kyle Peterson. Reporters Kris Budden and Dani Wexelman will round out the coverage team, ensuring detailed and insightful commentary throughout the tournament.

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Advanced Viewing Technology

ESPN is enhancing the viewing experience with cutting-edge technology:

• Drone Footage: Get dramatic aerial views of the games.
• MindFly BodyCams: Umpires will wear AI-stabilized cameras for close-up shots.
• TrackMan Radar: Provides data on pitch speeds, spin, and more.
• Ultra Slo-Mo Cameras: Capture detailed slow-motion action.
• UmpCam: Offers an alternate perspective from behind the plate on ESPN+ and ESPNU.
• Audio Enhancements: With around 100 microphones placed strategically, viewers will enjoy an immersive audio experience.

Teams and Players to Watch

This year’s MCWS features some of the best teams and players in college baseball:

• Eight Teams, Two Conferences: For the first time, all eight teams are from the SEC and ACC, with both conferences tying the record for the most teams in the MCWS.
• Top Talent: Watch out for top MLB draft prospects like Jac Caglianone (Florida), James Tibbs III (Florida State), and Vance Honeycutt (UNC).

Growing Popularity

The popularity of college baseball is on the rise, with the 2024 Super Regionals averaging 501K viewers, up 22% year-over-year, making it the most-watched Super Regional round since 2009. The 2024 NCAA Baseball regular season was the most-watched since 2013, and last year’s MCWS Championship series was the most-watched on record, averaging 2.86 million viewers.