The 2025 College World Series has narrowed down to just two contenders, as No. 6 LSU faces off against No. 13 Coastal Carolina in the championship. This showdown marks a significant rematch for Tigers head coach Jay Johnson, who previously encountered Coastal Carolina in the 2016 championship while coaching Arizona, resulting in a loss.
Coastal Carolina enters the finals on an impressive 26-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance throughout the tournament. The Chanticleers secured their spot in the finals with a commanding 11-3 victory over Louisville. In contrast, LSU advanced after a dramatic comeback against Arkansas, clinching a 6-5 win thanks to a walk-off single by Jared Jones after trailing 5-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning.
The finals are set to take place over three days, starting on June 21, with Game 1 scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN. Should the teams require a third game, it will occur on June 23. Here is the full remaining schedule for the championship series:
– Game 1: June 21, 7 p.m. | Coastal Carolina vs. LSU | ESPN
– Game 2: June 22, 2:30 p.m. | Coastal Carolina vs. LSU | ABC
– Game 3 (if necessary): June 23, 7 p.m. | Coastal Carolina vs. LSU | ESPN
Fans can watch the championship series on ESPN or ABC, with streaming options available through the ESPN app, ESPN+, or Fubo, which provides a free trial.
As the anticipation builds for this highly contested championship, LSU aims to claim their sixth title, while Coastal Carolina seeks to capture their second, promising an exciting series for college baseball fans.