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What channel is West Virginia-UNC baseball today? Time, TV for College World Series game
Carter French on UNC baseball start at College World Series
UNC outfielder Carter French spoke with reporters on Tuesday, June 16, as the Tar Heels prepare for their third game at the 2026 College World Series.
Can North Carolina punch its ticket to its first College World Series championship series in nearly two decades? Or will West Virginia ride the surge from Tuesday’s elimination victory over Troy, flipping the script on an earlier loss to the Tar Heels?
North Carolina has the early edge over the Mountaineers, needing just one win to West Virginia’s two to advance to the best-of-three championship series. But this is Omaha, and magic has been known to occur out there on Charles Schwab Field.
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North Carolina is off to its best start at the College World Series since 2006 after picking up wins over Ole Miss and West Virginia in its first two games in Omaha. The Tar Heels will send left-handed pitcher Folger Boaz to the mound against the Mountaineers. Wednesday’s start will be Boaz’s first time pitching for the Tar Heels in 17 days, with his last outing coming against East Carolina in the Chapel Hill Regional, where he allowed one run on five hits with four strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings of work.
The Mountaineers made it out of the elimination bracket with a 12-0 win over Troy on June 16. West Virginia put a four-spot on the board in the top of the sixth inning to break the game open, with Gavin Kelly providing a three-run knock to left center.
Should West Virginia defeat North Carolina on Wednesday, both teams will meet in a winner-take-all semifinal on June 18 at The Chuck with a first pitch time yet to be announced. Here’s what to know on how to watch Wednesday’s CWS game between North Carolina and West Virginia, including first pitch and streaming information:
What TV channel is West Virginia vs North Carolina College World Series today?
ESPN will broadcast the College World Series game between North Carolina and West Virginia. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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North Carolina vs West Virginia College World Series start time today
- Date: Wednesday, June 17
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT
- Location: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (Omaha, Nebraska)
North Carolina and West Virginia are set for a 2 p.m. ET first pitch on June 17 at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.