West Virginia High School Baseball Tournament Kicks Off

Excitement is building across the Mountain State as the 2026 West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) State Baseball Tournament officially begins.

This year marks a significant milestone in high school athletics, as the tournament introduces an expanded eight-team, single-elimination format for the first time.

Running from June 6 through June 13, 2026, the entire event is hosted at Jack Cook Field, the impressive new home for championships at Marshall University in Huntington.

Fans can look forward to a week of intense competition, starting with quarterfinals for different classifications throughout the week, culminating in a quadruple-header for the state titles on the final Saturday.

Whether you are a dedicated fan or a new observer, you can catch all the action live via the NFHS Network or follow the commentary through the MetroNews Radio Network.

With perennial powerhouses facing off against hungry first-time qualifiers, this year’s tournament promises to showcase the evolving strength and diversity of West Virginia’s high school baseball talent.