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UNC vs ECU baseball today: TV channel, time for NCAA Regional
Updated May 30, 2026, 10:04 a.m. ET
The North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team plays the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday, May 30 (5 p.m., ACC Network), in the Chapel Hill Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Boshamer Stadium.
The No. 5 overall seed in the bracket, the Tar Heels (46-11-1) are playing 3-seed ECU (37-22-1) for a spot in the regional final on Sunday, May 31. The in-state rivals haven’t met in the NCAA Tournament since 2012, but UNC has won seven of the eight meetings in the postseason.
The Pirates are aiming for their first win against the Heels in the tournament for the first time since 1982. UNC opened with an 8-0 win against VCU and ECU started its postseason run with a 7-3 victory against Tennessee in 14 innings.
Here’s how to watch the UNC vs. ECU game today in the Chapel Hill Regional, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
What channel is UNC vs ECU baseball on today in NCAA tournament?
- TV channel: ACC Network
- Streaming: ESPN+
UNC vs ECU baseball start time in Chapel Hill Regional
- Date: Saturday, May 30
- Time: 5 p.m.
First pitch for UNC vs. ECU in Game 4 of the Chapel Hill Regional is 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
UNC baseball tickets
Here’s a link for UNC baseball tickets at the Chapel Hill Regional.
Chapel Hill weather forecast for NCAA baseball tournament
According to the National Weather Service, sunny skies and a temperature high of 84 are in the forecast for the opening day of the Chapel Hill Regional on Friday, May 29. There’s a slight chance of showers before 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, with precipitation chances at 20%. Sunday, May 31, will bring the return of sunshine and a high of 77.
UNC baseball schedule, Chapel Hill Regional bracket
The Chapel Hill Regional is paired with the College Station Regional for a super regional matchup; the College Station Regional features Texas A&M and Southern Cal as the top two seeds.Ā
Friday, May 29
- Game 1: No. 3 ECU 7, No. 2 Tennessee 3 (14 innings)
- Game 2: No. 1 UNC 8, No. 4 VCU 0
Saturday, May 30
- Game 3: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 4 VCU, Noon, ESPN+
- Game 4: No. 1 UNC vs. No. 3 ECU, 5 p.m., ACC Network
Sunday, May 31
- Game 5: Game 4 loser vs. Game 3 winner, Noon
- Game 6: Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 5 p.m.
Monday, June 1 (if necessary)
Game 7: Game 6 winner vs. Game 6 loser, TBD
Rodd Baxley covers North Carolina Tar Heels athletics for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding UNC? Send them torbaxley@usatodayco.com.
