{"id":283807,"date":"2026-05-25T17:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T17:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/283807\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T17:07:08","slug":"gators-earn-no-8-national-seed-in-ncaa-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/283807\/","title":{"rendered":"Gators Earn No. 8 National Seed in NCAA Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Florida Gators baseball team has received the No. 8 national seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the NCAA Selection Committee live via ESPN on Monday.
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\nAs the No. 8 overall seed and the host of the NCAA Gainesville Regional, the Gators welcome No. 2-seed Miami (38-18), No. 3-seed Troy (32-29) and No. 4-seed Rider (33-18) to Condron Family Ballpark from May 29-June 1 (if necessary). Florida opens NCAA Regional play this upcoming Friday, May 29, against Rider in the first game of the day at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+ The full schedule for the Gainesville Regional can be found below.
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\nWith the NCAA announcing\u00a0the complete, 64-team bracket and pairings on Monday, Florida earned a spot in an NCAA Regional for the 41st time in program history and the 18th-straight postseason under Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan<\/a> \u2013 now the longest-active streak in the nation. Since O’Sullivan took the reins at UF in 2008, the Gators’ 11 top-eight national seeds also rank first in the country. The 2026 campaign represents Florida’s 20th as an NCAA Regional host and 13th under O’Sullivan, as Condron Family Ballpark has now hosted in four of its six seasons (2021, 2022, 2023, 2026).
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\nThe Gators enter the postseason as winners of 10 of their last 12 games, claiming three-straight SEC series victories to close out the regular season before advancing to the SEC Tournament semifinals. Florida takes a 39-18 overall record and nation-best 15-7 mark against top-25 opponents into the NCAA Tournament.
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\nFrom May 29-June 1, 64 teams will compete across NCAA Regional sites to determine which 16 programs will advance to NCAA Super Regionals, scheduled for June 5-8.<\/p>\n

Complete Schedule for the 2026 NCAA Gainesville Regional

\nFriday, May 29

\nGame One: 1 p.m. ET* \u2013 Rider vs. Florida (ESPN+)

\nGame Two: 6 p.m. ET* \u2013 Troy vs. Miami (ACCN)<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 30

\nGame Three: Time TBA* – Loser Game One vs. Loser Game Two

\nGame Four: Time TBA* – Winner Game One vs. Winner Game Two<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 31

\nGame Five: Time TBA* – Loser Game Four vs. Winner Game Three

\nGame Six: Time TBA* – Winner Game Four vs. Winner Game Five<\/p>\n

Monday, June 1

\nGame Seven (if necessary): Time TBA*\u00a0– Winner Game Six vs. Loser Game Six

\n*All times subject to change based on TV

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\n2026 NCAA Gainesville Regional Ticket Information

\nVisit the Florida Gators Baseball ticket page for complete details.<\/a><\/p>\n

Who Is Eligible and When You Can Order

\nBeginning May 24: 2026 baseball season ticket holders can\u00a0purchase their seats<\/a>\u00a0until May 26 at 5 p.m.

\nBeginning May 27: General public can order All-Session Regional Passes beginning at 10 a.m.

\nBeginning May 28: Single-game tickets are available for purchase beginning at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

HOW TO PURCHASE?

\nSeason ticket holders can purchase their regional tickets\u00a0HERE<\/a>. You may also purchase over the phone by calling the Gators Ticket Office at 352-375-4683.<\/p>\n

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