The Cardinals enter the Men’s College World Series for the sixth time in program history, and the first time since 2019. After winning the team’s first regional championship in three years, Louisville beat ACC rival Miami in the Super Regional.

FILE - Arkansas batter Wehiwa Aloy (9) runs to first base against Little Rock during an NCAA college baseball game on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks are the highest national seed remaining in the NCAA baseball tournament. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File) AP

Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series. None were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Arizona Wildcasts hope to start off their runs in Omaha on the right foot, as they both open their NCAA Men’s College World Series schedules on Friday afternoon.

Texas Tech aims to go back to the Women’s College World Series. The Red Raiders have added UCLA’s top pitcher, Tennessee’s best hitter and a few more of the most talented players in NCAA softball.

What began as a "casual" event for fans to partake in has blown up and turned into a must-do College World Series bucket list item for fans who travel to the Mecca of college baseball to experience the feels and emotions of the sport's most sacred grounds up front.

UCLA baseball is trying to win its first title in more than a decade at the Men's College World Series, and they might have an edge over the other seven teams.

Men's College World Series marks a new milestone for the NCAA baseball tournament, with its 75th edition being played at Charles Schwab Stadium. Here are seven storylines to follow at the MCWS.