Tennessee baseball is set to host the Knoxville Regional of the 2025 NCAA Tournament this weekend.
The Vols come in as the No. 14 overall seed and will host visiting Wake Forest, Cincinnati and Miami (OH) for a spot in the super regional round.
Here's what you need to know.
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Schedule
Friday, May 30
Game 1 – Wake Forest vs. Cincinnati, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Game 2 – Tennessee vs. Miami (OH), 6 p.m. ET, ESPNU
Saturday, May 31
Game 3 – Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, noon ET, TBD
Game 4 – Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 6 p.m. ET, TBD
Sunday, June 1
Game 5 – Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4, noon ET, TBD
Game 6 – Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 4, 6 p.m. ET, TBD
Monday, June 2
Game 7 (if necessary) – Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, TBD, TBD
How to watch
The first game of the Knoxville Regional will feature Wake Forest and Cincinnati squaring off. It will begin at 1 p.m. ET and air on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription is required to view the game.
For Tennessee's opener against Miami (OH), it will air on ESPNU. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
At the regional, it'll be Mike Monaco doing play-by-play and Kyle Peterson serving as the analyst.
Parking
Tennessee Athletics released the following information on parking near the stadium:
"Upon your arrival to campus, please be advised that vehicle traffic is closed for Pat Head Summitt St. Additionally, Todd Helton Dr. will be closed for all regional games on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (if necessary). This closure will be in place from the intersection of Todd Helton Dr. and Volunteer Blvd. to the intersection of Chamique Holdsclaw Dr. and Lake Loudoun Blvd."
FRIDAY, MAY 30 ONLY:
"Due to other events on campus and inside of the Food City Center, fans are encouraged to use the FREE campus shuttles to and from the Tennessee Agriculture campus that will be available for baseball fans planning to attend Friday's games. Pickup and drop-off will be located in front of the G16 parking garage just off of Volunteer Blvd. and directly in front of Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
"Public parking for baseball fans that are planning to attend Friday's games is located in campus lots G16, C22, as well as CC4, S65/66, and S67 on the Ag campus on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking along the street in restricted spaces or utilizing other campus parking lots not listed above as FREE parking are subject to fines or towing."
REMAINING REGIONAL GAME DAY PARKING (Saturday/Sunday/Monday):
"Public parking for baseball fans that are planning to attend games on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (if necessary) is located in campus lots G16, G3, G4, G5-30, S23, C22, and G10 on a first-come, first-serve basis.
"Parking in campus lots C1 and GF1-4 are available only for permit holders all weekend long. To view the Knoxville Regional interactive parking map, CLICK HERE and select the corresponding 2025 NCAA Baseball Regionals tab."
What to know about Tennessee's opponents
WAKE FOREST
Record: 36-20 (16-14 ACC)
ACC Tournament: Lost first game to Cal, 14-12
Series History with UT: 1-1
Most recent meeting: 2001 Knoxville Regional finals, Vols won 6-3
Pitcher to know: Blake Morningstar - 2.71 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 6-1
Hitter to know: Kade Lewis - .392 AVG, 11 HR, 57 RBI, 45 R
Top storyline: Battle of Chase Burns / Wake Forest's current AD John Currie hired Tony Vitello at UT / Former Vol pitcher Matthew Dallas returns
CINCINNATI
Record: 32-24 (16-14 Big 12)
Big 12 Tournament: Beat Texas Tech 6-5, lost to top-seed West Virginia 10-3
Series History with UT: 22-5, UT
Most recent meeting: Tennessee swept Cincinnati on the road in March of 2018
Pitcher to know: Nathan Taylor - 3.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 6-2
Hitter to know: Kerrington Cross - .399 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI, 63 R
Top storyline: Battle of Griffin Merritt
MIAMI (OH)
Record: 35-21 (23-7 MAC)
MAC Tournament: Beat Toledo (2x) and Kent State to win the title
Series History with UT: 3-3
Most recent meeting: Miami (OH) beat UT 10-6 in April of 1969
Pitcher to know: Cooper Katskee - 2.66 ERA, .98 WHIP, 11-1
Hitter to know: Dominic Krupinski - .361 AVG, 6 HR, 42 RBI, 50 R
Top storyline: Tennessee softball began its 2025 NCAAT run by hosting Miami (OH), as well
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