UNC’s College World Series Finals Opener Moved Up Amid Weather Threat

OMAHA, NE — North Carolina and Oklahoma will begin the 2026 College World Series National Championship at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday after Game 1 was moved up from its original 8 p.m. ET start because of impending inclement weather in Omaha.

Parking lots surrounding Charles Schwab Field Omaha will open at 8 a.m. CT, with the gates opening at noon central.

Game 2 on ABC is scheduled for Sunday with first pitch set for 2:30 p.m. ET. Game 3, if necessary, would be at 7 p.m. on Monday night on ESPN…

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