The 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) baseball tournament is set to take place from May 20 to May 25 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina. This year’s tournament has expanded to a 16-team, single-elimination format, enhancing the competition as teams vie for the championship. Georgia Tech, the top seed, begins its quest for the title with high expectations following a robust season.
In an exciting development, teams ranked No. 5 to No. 8 will benefit from a first-round bye, while the top four seeds will automatically advance to the quarterfinals. This new structure promises an intense and thrilling tournament.
Last year, Duke emerged victorious, defeating Florida State in the championship match with a dominant score of 16-4. The defending champions will face tough competition as they look to reclaim their title in this expanded tournament format.
Here’s a brief overview of the upcoming schedule:
– **First Round** (Tuesday, May 20)
– Game 1: No. 16 California vs. No. 9 Miami
– Game 2: No. 12 Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 Stanford
– Game 3: No. 15 Pitt vs. No. 10 Louisville
– Game 4: No. 14 Boston College vs. No. 11 Notre Dame
– **Second Round** (Wednesday, May 21)
– Game 5: No. 16 California vs. No. 8 Wake Forest
– Game 6: No. 5 Clemson vs. No. 12 Virginia Tech
– Game 7: No. 7 Duke vs. No. 15 Pitt
– Game 8: No. 14 Boston College vs. No. 6 Virginia
– **Quarterfinals** (Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23)
– Matchups will include top seeds like Georgia Tech and Florida State.
– **Semifinals** (Saturday, May 24)
– Game 13: No. 1 Georgia Tech vs. No. 5 Clemson, 1 p.m.
– Game 14: No. 2 Florida State vs. No. 3 North Carolina, 5 p.m.
– **Championship Game** (Sunday, May 25)
– The finals will feature the winners of the semifinal games at 12 p.m.
With the stage set and teams ready to compete, fans can look forward to an exhilarating week of college baseball filled with dramatic moments and the potential for exciting upsets. As the tournament approaches, anticipation is building for the performances of standout teams and players, ensuring an entertaining showdown in Durham.