What College Baseball Teams are Going to Omaha?
College baseball is a beloved sport in America, with millions of fans tuning in to watch their favorite teams compete for the chance to make it to the College World Series. The College World Series (CWS) is the pinnacle of college baseball, with the best teams in the country competing for the national championship. Every year, teams from all over the country battle it out for a spot in the CWS, with only eight teams eventually making it to Omaha, Nebraska, the home of the College World Series.
2020 CWS Teams
The 2020 College World Series was set to begin on June 13, 2020, with eight teams vying for the national championship. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CWS was cancelled. The eight teams that were selected to play were:
- Arizona State University
- University of Arkansas
- University of Florida
- University of Mississippi
- Oklahoma State University
- University of Texas
- University of Virginia
- Vanderbilt University
Regional Qualifying for the CWS
The teams that make it to the CWS are determined through a series of regional, super regional and final series tournaments. The regional tournaments are single-elimination tournaments, with teams from all over the country competing for a spot in the super regionals. The super regionals are best-of-three series, with the winner of each series advancing to the CWS in Omaha. After the super regionals, the eight teams that make it to the CWS are determined.
History of the College World Series
The College World Series began in 1947, with eight teams competing for the national championship. Since then, the CWS has grown to include 64 teams, divided into 16 four-team regionals. The 2020 CWS was set to be the 74th edition of the CWS, but was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Notable College World Series Teams
Over the years, there have been many notable teams that have made it to the College World Series. The University of Southern California has won an impressive 12 CWS championships, the most of any team. The University of Arizona has won four championships, and the University of Miami (FL) has won three championships. Other notable teams that have made it to the CWS include the University of Texas, the University of Florida, Louisiana State University and Stanford University.
CWS Champions
The CWS is an annual event, with a new champion crowned each year. In 2019, the University of Michigan defeated Vanderbilt University in the championship series to win the national title. Other recent CWS champions include Oregon State University (2018), the University of Florida (2017) and Coastal Carolina University (2016).
The Omaha Experience
Omaha, Nebraska is the home of the College World Series. The city has hosted the event since 1950, and it has become a beloved tradition for the city and its residents. Every year, thousands of fans flock to Omaha to support their favorite teams and cheer them on to victory.
TV Coverage of the College World Series
The College World Series is broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2, with coverage of the entire tournament. ESPN has been broadcasting the CWS since 1982, and it is one of the most popular events on their network.
Omaha in 2021
The 2021 College World Series is set to begin on June 19, 2021, with eight teams competing for the national championship. The teams have not yet been decided, but it is sure to be an exciting tournament with some of the top teams in college baseball competing for the title.
Conclusion
The College World Series is an exciting event that brings together the best teams in college baseball for the chance to become national champions. This year, eight teams will compete for the title in Omaha, Nebraska, a city that has been the home of the College World Series for over 70 years.