The stage is set, and excitement is in the air as the 2024 College World Series (CWS) begins today in Omaha, Nebraska. This annual championship tournament, which brings together the finest collegiate baseball teams from across the United States, is a culmination of months of hard-fought battles on the diamond.

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Since its inception in 1947, the College World Series has grown into one of the premier events in college sports. It has produced countless memorable moments and has been a launching pad for future Major League Baseball stars. The tournament embodies the essence of collegiate athletics: passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.

As the 2024 College World Series begins, fans can look forward to a showcase of top-tier baseball, where every pitch, hit, and catch could make the difference between victory and defeat. The road to the championship is long and arduous, but for the teams that have made it to Omaha, the dream of hoisting the coveted trophy is now within reach.

This is the most top-heavy CWS in history. Just two conferences, the SEC and the ACC, make up this year’s field. These leagues are considered by far the two best in the sport and have four teams apiece.

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The 2024 Men's College World Series Schedule

June 14
Game 1: North Carolina vs. Virginia, 2 p.m. | ESPN
Game 2: Tennessee vs. Florida State, 7 p.m. | ESPN

June 15
Game 3: Kentucky vs. NC State, 2 p.m. | ESPN
Game 4: Texas A&M vs. Florida, 7 p.m. | ESPN

June 16
Game 5: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 2 p.m. | ESPN
Game 6: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 7 p.m. | ESPN

June 17
Game 7: Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4, 2 p.m. | ESPN
Game 8: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 7 p.m. | ESPN

June 18
Game 9: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
Game 10: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN

June 19
Game 11: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
Game 12: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN

June 20
Game 13 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | TBD
Game 14 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | TBD

June 22
MCWS Final Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN

June 23
MCWS Final Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ABC

June 24
MCWS Final Game 3 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN

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