Baum-Walker Stadium Chosen Once Again to Host NCAA Baseball Regional
Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville has once again earned the honor of serving as a host site for the NCAA Baseball Regionals. This marks the third consecutive postseason in which Arkansas’ home ballpark will be the stage for one of college baseball’s most competitive events. The selection reaffirms the Razorbacks’ standing as a national powerhouse in the sport.
This year’s selection also represents the 12th time in the program’s storied history that Arkansas will host a regional. These appearances came in the years 1999, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and now 2025. Eleven of those 12 occasions have occurred under the guidance of veteran head coach Dave Van Horn, a testament to the consistent success the Razorbacks have experienced during his tenure.
The NCAA Regionals represent the first leg of the national tournament on the road to the Men’s College World Series. Each regional features four teams competing in a double-elimination bracket, with one team emerging to move on to the Super Regionals. This year, all 16 regional tournaments will begin on Friday, May 30, and could extend through Monday, June 2, if a deciding game is necessary.
Arkansas’ inclusion as a host is part of a broader show of dominance by the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which will see a record-tying eight programs hosting regionals. In addition to Arkansas, the SEC schools selected as hosts are Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas, and Vanderbilt. This continues the trend of SEC excellence in college baseball, underscoring the conference’s depth and competitiveness.
This will be the seventh time in the past eight full seasons that Arkansas will host a regional, further cementing its reputation as a top-tier program both regionally and nationally. The consistency of their postseason hosting privileges speaks volumes about the program’s performance year after year. Whether through strong regular-season finishes, national rankings, or postseason resume, the Razorbacks have repeatedly demonstrated they deserve to compete on their home turf.
The selection of Baum-Walker Stadium as a host site is not only a reward for the team’s on-field success but also reflects the program’s elite facilities and passionate fanbase. Baum-Walker Stadium, known for its electric atmosphere and capacity crowds, is widely considered one of the best environments for college baseball in the country. Hosting a regional gives Arkansas a significant home-field advantage and allows their fans to be part of one of the NCAA’s marquee baseball events.
The anticipation now builds for Monday, May 26, when the full NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed. The 64-team field, including the 16 national seeds, as well as regional matchups and site assignments, will be announced at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. The selection committee is responsible for mapping out the full tournament structure through both the Super Regionals and the Men’s College World Series in Omaha. Once play begins, no reseeding will occur, meaning each team’s path to the title is locked in from the start.
The Razorbacks will soon learn which three teams they will welcome to Fayetteville for the regional round. While those matchups remain unknown for now, expectations will be high as Arkansas seeks to capitalize on its home-field advantage and make a deep postseason run. The team, coached by Dave Van Horn since 2003, has become a perennial contender in college baseball and is consistently in the conversation for national championship contention.
Coach Van Horn’s leadership has transformed the Razorbacks into one of the most respected and feared programs in the country. With numerous regional and super regional appearances, as well as multiple trips to the College World Series, Arkansas has built a postseason résumé that few programs can match. Hosting a regional is both a reflection of past accomplishments and a springboard for potential success in the weeks ahead.
The SEC’s strength this year is particularly notable. With eight host sites belonging to the conference, nearly half of the top teams in the country come from the SEC. This speaks not only to the high caliber of play but also to the rigorous competition these teams face all season long. Arkansas has proven itself against some of the best programs in the nation, and playing at home during the regional gives them a key advantage against strong competition.
Beyond the impact on the field, hosting the regional also benefits the university and local community. Regional tournaments draw fans from across the country, creating a vibrant atmosphere around Fayetteville and providing a boost to local businesses. Restaurants, hotels, and retail shops are all poised to benefit from the influx of visitors, making the regional tournament a highlight of the early summer season in Northwest Arkansas.
As the Razorbacks prepare to take the field in front of a home crowd, they will look to continue their strong tradition of postseason excellence. With a talented roster, experienced coaching staff, and one of the most supportive fanbases in college sports, Arkansas is well-positioned to make a serious run at Omaha once again.
Fans can expect intense competition, emotional moments, and the kind of drama that only college baseball can deliver. Every pitch will count, every swing could be the difference, and every victory will bring Arkansas one step closer to the College World Series.
With Baum-Walker Stadium set as a regional host once more, the postseason road begins in Fayetteville — and for the Razorbacks, the journey to glory starts right at home.
