Big South Baseball Championship Coming to Asheville in 2026 and 2027

FULL BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE RELEASE

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Big South Conference announced today (Thursday, Sept. 18) that the league's baseball championships will be coming to Asheville and historic McCormick Field in 2026 and 2027, hosted by Explore Asheville.

The 2026 championship tournament is set for May 20-23. This will be the first time since 2009 that the Big South Conference Baseball Championship will be hosted in Asheville.

"It's a great honor for the city of Asheville to welcome back the Big South Conference Baseball Championships," said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. "This event will provide plenty of tourism to our local economy and will be a valuable asset to be able to showcase downtown Asheville."

ABOUT EXPLORE ASHEVILLE AND THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most deeply rooted and creative destinations in the Southeast. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed nearly $100 million in grants to more than 50 community projects, including sports venues, as well as over $2.1 million in grants through the Always Asheville Fund to more than 400 small travel and hospitality businesses to reopen in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

Big South Baseball Championship Coming to Asheville in 2026 and 2027

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