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Kansas Baseball Reveals 2026 Schedule – University of Kansas
“We really like our 2026 schedule,” Big 12 Coach of the Year Dan Fitzgerald said. “Our four non-conference weekends will be really challenging and will certainly prepare us for another tough Big 12 slate. We’ve had a great first month of team practice and are looking forward to finishing the next few weeks before we move into another skill development segment.”
Kansas begins the season on Feb. 13 in Edinburg, Texas, for a three-game series against UTRGV. The Jayhawks will continue an extended opening road trip with a midweek game at Lamar and a series at McNeese State the following weekend.
The 23 games at Hoglund Ballpark in 2026 will begin on Thursday, March 5 with St. Thomas. The home conference opener will come on March 20 against Houston. The Jayhawks will also host pivotal Big 12 series against Arizona and West Virginia in May. Arizona participated in the College World Series a season ago and West Virginia played in a Super Regional last year.
The Jayhawks will also have a rematch of its NCAA Regional opener from last season on May 5 at Creighton. The Bluejays play their home games at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, the home of the College World Series.
There is one neutral site game on the schedule early in the season. On March 7, the Jayhawks will play St. Thomas at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. The game will be played in Kansas City due to a men’s basketball game happening on that day at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 2014. The team set new program records with 42 regular season wins, 20 Big 12 victories, seven conference series wins, five conference series sweeps, 20 road wins, 26 come-from-behind victories and 104 home runs.
Following the season, Fitzgerald agreed to a six-year contract extension through the 2031 season. Key contributors from last season’s team that will be returning this year include Brady Ballinger, Kannon Carr, Dariel Osoria, Dominic Voegele and Manning West.
This will be the 136th season of baseball at the University of Kansas.
SCHEDULE NOTES
• 55 games on the 2025 schedule
• 23 games at Hoglund Ballpark
• Feb. 13 season opener at UTRGV
• March 5 home opener vs. St. Thomas
• March 13 conference opener at Texas Tech
• March 13 conference home opener vs. Houston
• Season-long six-game homestand from March 17-March 25
• 16 of the first 19 games will be played away from Lawrence
• 30 Big 12 Conference games
• Matchups against eight NCAA Tournament teams from 2025 (TCU, Cincinnati, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Arizona, Creighton, West Virginia)
• 14 of the final 18 regular season games come against 2025 NCAA Tournament teams
• Five Big 12 opponents at home: Houston, Utah, UCF, Arizona, West Virginia
• Five Big 12 opponents on the road: Texas Tech, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, BYU
• Play games in nine states (Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah)
• All dates and times are subject to change
• Broadcast and promotional schedules will be released prior to the start of the season
TICKETING
Information about season and single-game ticket options will be released at a later date.
| 2026 Kansas Baseball Schedule | |||
| Date(s) | Day(s) | Opponent | Location (Venue) |
| Feb. 13-15 | Fri.-Sun. | at UTRGV | Edinburg, Texas (UTRGV Baseball Stadium) |
| Feb. 18 | Wednesday | at Lamar | Beaumont, Texas (Vincent-Beck Stadium) |
| Feb. 20-22 | Fri.-Sun. | at McNeese State | Lake Charles, La. (Joe Miller Ballpark) |
| Feb. 25-March 1 | Wed.-Sun. | at Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minn. (U.S. Bank Stadium) |
| March 5 | Thursday | St. Thomas | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| March 6 | Friday | St. Thomas | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| March 7 | Saturday | St. Thomas | Kansas City, Kan. (Legends Field) |
| March 8 | Sunday | St. Thomas | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| March 10 | Tuesday | at TCU | Fort Worth, Texas (Lupton Stadium) |
| March 13-15 | Fri.-Sun. | at Texas Tech | Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park) |
| March 17 | Tuesday | Missouri | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| March 20-22 | Fri.-Sun. | Houston | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| March 24-25 | Tue.-Wed. | Sacramento State | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| March 27-29 | Fri.-Sun. | at Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio (UC Baseball Stadium) |
| March 31 | Tuesday | at Missouri | Columbia, Mo. (Taylor Stadium) |
| April 2-4 | Thu.-Sat. | Utah | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| April 7 | Tuesday | at Nebraska | Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field at Haymarket Park) |
| April 10-12 | Fri.-Sun. | UCF | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Wichita State | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| April 17-19 | Fri.-Sun. | at Oklahoma State | Stillwater, Okla. (O’Brate Stadium) |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Nebraska | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| April 24-26 | Fri.-Sun. | at Kansas State | Manhattan, Kan. (Tointon Family Stadium) |
| April 28 | Tuesday | at Wichita State | Wichita, Kan. (Eck Stadium) |
| May 1-3 | Fri.-Sun. | Arizona | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| May 5 | Tuesday | at Creighton | Omaha, Neb. (Charles Schwab Field Omaha) |
| May 8-10 | Fri.-Sun. | West Virginia | Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) |
| May 14-16 | Thu.-Sat. | at BYU | Provo, Utah (Miller Park) |
| Postseason | |||
| TBD | TBD | Big 12 Tournament | Surprise, Ariz. (Surprise Stadium) |
| May 29-June 1 | Fri.-Mon. | NCAA Regionals | Campus Sites |
| June 5-8 | Fri.-Mon. | NCAA Super Regionals | Campus Sites |
| June 12-22 | Fri.-Mon. | College World Series | Omaha, Neb. (Charles Schwab Field Omaha) |
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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first major announcement for the club’s future day-to-day home, naming Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell as owner’s representative for the team’s practice facility and headquarters project in Olathe, Kansas.
“We are extremely excited to have Burns & McDonnell join our project team as owner’s representative for our new practice facility and headquarters that we will be building in Olathe,” Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Matt Kenny said. “As a local, employee-owned firm with a track record of project success around the world, we know they have the right mix of local knowledge as well as global experience to help us navigate the upcoming design and construction phases of a truly unique year-round home for our football team and staff.”
Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to serve as the franchise’s trusted advisor throughout the development of the new team facilities that support both business and football operations. Working alongside Chiefs project leaders, they will provide independent oversight and experienced leadership to guide the process from early planning through construction and occupancy. They will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support project execution, maintain alignment with budget and schedule objectives, manage risk, and help ensure the facility is delivered to the high standards expected by the Chiefs organization.
“We are honored to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs on this transformational project,” said Jon Wright, senior vice president and general manager of the Buildings Market at Burns & McDonnell. “The Chiefs have had an extraordinary impact on our region for generations, and this investment represents an exciting new chapter for the organization and the Kansas City community. As a Kansas City-based company, it is a privilege to help bring that vision to life by providing experienced project leadership from planning through construction. We look forward to working alongside the Chiefs and the entire project team to deliver a world-class facility for the organization, its staff and Chiefs Kingdom.”
Set to open ahead of the 2031 football season, the Chiefs new $300 million practice facility and headquarters – as well as an associated mixed-use development – will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.
Additional announcements related to the design and construction of the club’s new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 15, 2026
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing
02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 3-3-6
Evening: 0-9-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 15 drawing
Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 08-22
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 15 drawing
26-29-41-46-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from July 15 drawing
06-08-14-24-26, Cash Ball: 01
Check Super Kansas Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 15 drawing
01-05-18-23-33, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Kansas cases climb in ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – As health officials gain insight into the nationwide outbreak of the intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, data from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show a sharp increase in cases within the Sunflower State.
As of Wednesday, KDHE is reporting 55 cases of the “explosive diarrhea” outbreak for the year, including 25 this month. A breakdown of the Kansas cases shows a balance of cases among males and females. The state data doesn’t break down county-by-county numbers, but on Tuesday, Sedgwick County confirmed five cases for the year, a total that is likely to jump with the additional statewide confirmations.
Also on Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential source of the outbreak.
Adding to the concern about produce, Taco Bell issued a statement saying it had “voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities,” the restaurant chain said.
Sedgwick County offered guidance on ways to protect yourself from cyclosporiasis and bacterial illnesses connected with produce:
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or preparing them.
- Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
- Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.
- Avoid bagged lettuce or salad mixes. When eating a whole head of lettuce, remove the first two or three layers of leaves and thoroughly wash the inner leaves under running water. Separate the leaves as you wash them.
- Heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite.
- Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food and after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
- Travelers to cyclosporiasis-endemic areas should follow food and water precautions, including avoiding foods and beverages that may be contaminated.
- Be aware that Cyclospora is unlikely to be killed by routine chemical disinfection or sanitizing methods.
- If you develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, especially persistent watery diarrhea, contact a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment recommendations.
Copyright 2026 KWCH. All rights reserved. To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com
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