FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For the third straight year, Arkansas will host an NCAA Regional at Baum-Walker Stadium.
The Razorbacks, who earned the No. 3 national seed in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, will open regional play against North Dakota State on Friday as the road to Omaha officially begins.
Tradition of Hosting and Winning
This marks the 12th time Arkansas has hosted a regional in program history and the seventh time in the last eight years, a testament to the sustained success under coach Dave Van Horn.
The Razorbacks are one of eight SEC programs selected as regional hosts this season, joining Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas, and Vanderbilt in showcasing the league’s dominance.
Van Horn, reflecting on the team’s preparation, said, “We’re excited to play at home in front of our fans. Hosting a regional is something you never take for granted, and it’s a credit to our players’ hard work all season.”
2025 Fayetteville Regional Field
The Fayetteville Regional features a competitive four-team field:
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Arkansas Razorbacks (No. 3 national seed, SEC)
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North Dakota State Bison (Summit League)
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Kansas Jayhawks (Big 12)
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Creighton Bluejays (Big East)
Kansas arrives as the Big 12 runner-up with a 43-16 overall record, while Creighton tied for first in the Big East with a 41-14 mark.
North Dakota State, Arkansas’ first opponent, finished third in the Summit League and posted a 20-32 overall record.
Regional Format and Schedule
The NCAA Regional follows a double-elimination format, with the winner advancing to the Super Regional round.
Arkansas will face North Dakota State in the opening game, followed by Creighton and Kansas.
The tournament runs from Friday-Monday, if necessary, with all games broadcast across ESPN networks.
SEC Sets New Standard
This year’s tournament underscores the SEC’s strength, as a record 13 teams from the conference made the 64-team field.
Vanderbilt, fresh off an SEC Tournament title, holds the No. 1 overall seed, with Texas, Auburn, LSU, Georgia, and others rounding out the top eight national seeds.
Arkansas’ high seeding reflects both their regular-season performance and the depth of talent in the league.
Van Horn’s Perspective
“We feel good about our lineup,” Van Horn said. “We’ve got more depth as far as who to play than we have the last couple of years. Our expectations are the same as the team’s: we need to get better every week.”
Looking Ahead: The Road to Omaha
Should Arkansas advance, they will host a Super Regional at Baum-Walker Stadium, bringing them one step closer to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha.
