Alabama baseball's position in the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracketology is currently under review. The team's performance and standings are critical as the tournament approaches.
Key points
Alabama baseball's position in the 2026 NCAA Tournament is under review
Team performance is critical as the tournament approaches
NCAA Tournament for baseball starts in late May 2026
Main competitors include SEC teams and top national programs
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Where Alabama baseball stands in 2026 NCAA Tournament bracketology
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; An umpire talks to Alabama pitching coach Jason Jackson as Jackson leaves the mound after a time out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) catches a fly ball to center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
Q&A
What is Alabama baseball's current standing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracketology?
Alabama baseball's current standing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracketology is being evaluated based on their recent performance.
How does Alabama baseball's performance affect their NCAA Tournament chances?
Alabama baseball's performance directly impacts their chances of securing a favorable seed in the NCAA Tournament.
When does the 2026 NCAA Tournament for baseball start?
The 2026 NCAA Tournament for baseball is scheduled to start in late May 2026.
Who are Alabama baseball's main competitors for the NCAA Tournament?
Alabama baseball's main competitors for the NCAA Tournament include teams from the Southeastern Conference and other top programs nationally.
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May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt centerfielder Rustan Rigdon makes a leaping catch at the outfield fence at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brennan Holt (4) connects for a double at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) comes in from the bullpen to pitch in relief at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) makes a diving stop to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) flips the ball to Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Jason Torres (32) connects for a hit at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) listens to the pitch call from the dugout at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) fields a ball near the fence and throws back to the infield at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Peyton Steele (14) catches a fly ball to right at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) fields a ball on the infield before throwing to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt. Lebron recovered quickly and promptly stole second base.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) dives back to first on a pick off attempt at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) steals second as the throw to Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite is late at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite begins a double play after forcing out Alabama base runner Brady Neal (10) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn talks to Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) after Hines went down 0-2 in a count with bases loaded at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) comes to bat at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) dives for a ball but can’t come up with it at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) goes to the ground as he makes a catch in center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski celebrates after getting a strike out to end an inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White leaps for a ball but can’t make the catch on a home run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Arianna Rodi celebrates her solo homer at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Jena Young makes a good slide to avoid a tag by South Carolina shortstop Shae Anderson for a steal at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff can’t reach a fly ball in the gap at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina base runner Quincee Lilio scores just ahead of a tag by Alabama catcher Marlie Giles at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy talks to batter Brooke Wells during a time out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players in the Alabama dugout cheer during a three run inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Jena Young congratulates Kristen White after White scored at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Salen Hawkins and the players in the dugout celebrate a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo watches Bama hit sail past the South Carolina infield at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo celebrates after scoring a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
1 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
1 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
2 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; An umpire talks to Alabama pitching coach Jason Jackson as Jackson leaves the mound after a time out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
3 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
4 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) catches a fly ball to center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
5 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt centerfielder Rustan Rigdon makes a leaping catch at the outfield fence at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
6 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brennan Holt (4) connects for a double at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
7 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
8 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
9 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) comes in from the bullpen to pitch in relief at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
10 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) makes a diving stop to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
11 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) flips the ball to Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
12 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Jason Torres (32) connects for a hit at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
13 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) listens to the pitch call from the dugout at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
14 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) fields a ball near the fence and throws back to the infield at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
15 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Peyton Steele (14) catches a fly ball to right at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
16 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) fields a ball on the infield before throwing to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
17 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt. Lebron recovered quickly and promptly stole second base.
18 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) dives back to first on a pick off attempt at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
19 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) steals second as the throw to Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite is late at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
20 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite begins a double play after forcing out Alabama base runner Brady Neal (10) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
21 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn talks to Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) after Hines went down 0-2 in a count with bases loaded at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
22 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) comes to bat at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
23 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) dives for a ball but can’t come up with it at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
24 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) goes to the ground as he makes a catch in center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
25 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
26 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
27 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski celebrates after getting a strike out to end an inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
28 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White leaps for a ball but can’t make the catch on a home run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
29 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Arianna Rodi celebrates her solo homer at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
30 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
31 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
32 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
33 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Jena Young makes a good slide to avoid a tag by South Carolina shortstop Shae Anderson for a steal at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
34 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff can’t reach a fly ball in the gap at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
35 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina base runner Quincee Lilio scores just ahead of a tag by Alabama catcher Marlie Giles at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
36 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy talks to batter Brooke Wells during a time out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
37 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players in the Alabama dugout cheer during a three run inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
38 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Jena Young congratulates Kristen White after White scored at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
39 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Salen Hawkins and the players in the dugout celebrate a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
40 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo watches Bama hit sail past the South Carolina infield at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
41 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo celebrates after scoring a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
Alabama baseball is in good shape to host an NCAA regional after sweeping the South Carolina Gamecocks in the penultimate series of the 2026 regular season.
The Crimson Tide meets Ole Miss next, and the Rebels make way for Tuscaloosa coming off of a 2-1 series upset against Texas A&M.
On the year, Alabama is 35-17 with a 16-11 record in conference, marking the program's best SEC start since 2009.
Here's a look at where Alabama stands in the latest NCAA tournament bracketology as of Tuesday, May 12.
Baseball America has the Crimson Tide as a "lock" in its latest projected field of 64. The Tuscaloosa Regional would feature Boston College, Mercer and Southeastern Louisiana.
New projections from D1Baseball have Alabama hosting Virginia, High Point and St. John's.
USA Today predicts a Tuscaloosa Regional with Wake Forest, TCU and Indiana State.
On3's mock regional for the top-seeded Crimson Tide includes Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech and Binghamton.
When is Selection Show for NCAA Tournament?
Alabama will learn its seed and whether it will host a regional during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Monday, May 25. The event is set to begin at approximately 11 a.m. CT.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.