Oklahoma vs. North Carolina NCAA Baseball: Live updates, highlights from 2026 College World Series

The 2026 College World Series Final Game 1 between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners took place in Omaha on June 20, 2026, with the start time moved up to 3 p.m. ET to avoid rain. Oklahoma built a 7-3 lead after a four-run fourth inning, with North Carolina starter Jason DeCaro exiting after 3.5 innings having allowed 7 hits and 6 earned runs. Both teams entered the final having swept their respective opponents through the tournament bracket.