The 2025 Men's College World Series ran from June 13 to June 22, 2025, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight elite college baseball programs descended upon Omaha for the double-elimination tournament, culminating in the Louisiana State University Tigers capturing the national championship.
If you're looking for how the tournament played out, which teams made the final bracket, and how the broadcast unfolded, the definitive recap of the 2025 event holds all the answers.
The Road to Omaha: How the 2025 Field Was Built
The journey to the College World Series begins with 64 teams in the NCAA Division I tournament, whittled down through regional and super-regional rounds. The final spot for 2025 was sealed on Monday, June 9, when Murray State pulled off a dramatic 5-4 upset over Duke to punch their first-ever ticket to Omaha.
The final eight teams were split into two four-team, double-elimination brackets:
- Bracket 1: Coastal Carolina, Oregon State, Louisville, and Arizona.
- Bracket 2: LSU, Arkansas, UCLA, and Murray State.
This field featured a mix of powerhouse SEC programs, historic western heavyweights, and high-flying mid-majors that dominated the spring regular season.
Complete 2025 Tournament Schedule and Results
The tournament kicked off on Friday, June 13, 2025, with Bracket 1 opening games. Every game of the main event aired across the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with streaming available on ESPN+.
Bracket Play Highlights
The opening weekend set a frantic pace. Coastal Carolina opened with a 7-4 victory over Arizona, while Oregon State edged Louisville 4-3. Over in Bracket 2, UCLA defeated Murray State 6-4, and LSU handled SEC rival Arkansas 4-1.
As the double-elimination rounds progressed, historic performances defined the mid-week games. On Monday, June 16, Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood threw a complete-game no-hitter against Murray State—the first no-hitter in the College World Series in 65 years—while racking up 19 strikeouts.
The Semifinals
By June 18, the bracket finalists emerged through grueling elimination tests:
- Bracket 1 Final: Coastal Carolina defeated Louisville 11-3, capitalizing on deep offensive depth to secure a spot in the finals.
- Bracket 2 Final: LSU outlasted Arkansas 6-5 in a tense battle, eliminating the Razorbacks and advancing to the championship series.
Championship Series
The best-of-three national championship series pitted Coastal Carolina against LSU starting on Saturday, June 21:
- Game 1 (June 21): LSU 1, Coastal Carolina 0. In an absolute pitching masterclass, LSU's Kade Anderson threw a complete-game shutout, snapping Coastal Carolina's remarkable 26-game winning streak.
- Game 2 (June 22): LSU 5, Coastal Carolina 3. The Tigers sealed the sweep on ABC, securing their second national title in three years under head coach Jay Johnson.
Left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson was named the CWS Most Outstanding Player (MOP) for his stellar work on the mound throughout the tournament.
How Fans Watched the Action
Broadcast coverage for the 2025 tournament was anchored by ESPN under the NCAA's media rights agreement. Fans tuned in via traditional cable packages or live TV streaming services that carried ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, such as Fubo and YouTube TV. Cord-cutters also utilized ESPN+ to stream every pitch live. For audio-only alternatives, Westwood One Sports and the Varsity Network provided free national radio broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 College World Series?
LSU won the 2025 national championship by sweeping Coastal Carolina in two games during the championship series. It marked the program's eighth national title.
Where is the College World Series played?
The tournament is held annually at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, which has served as the event's home since 2011.
How many teams qualify for the College World Series?
Eight teams make it to Omaha. They survive a 64-team national field that starts with regional tournaments and moves through best-of-three super-regionals hosted on campus sites.
Who was named the Most Outstanding Player in 2025?
LSU pitcher Kade Anderson won the MOP award following his dominant postseason pitching performances, including his shutout victory in Game 1 of the finals.
