Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-27 · via Sports Illustrated

West Virginia to Open 2027 Season at Disney World Baseball Tournament

West Virginia will compete in the inaugural Orlando Baseball Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports from February 26-28, 2027. The Mountaineers face Indiana State, St. John's, and Michigan in the three-game event. Coach Steve Sabins called it a wonderful venue and a great opportunity for fans.

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The tournament pairs West Virginia with three opponents of varying recent fortunes. Indiana State finished 30-27 with a winning conference record and tested several power-conference programs, while St. John's captured a share of the Big East regular-season title and reached the Super Regionals before Alabama eliminated them. Michigan closed 2026 at 34-24 but fell short of NCAA Tournament selection, marking their third straight season in that win range.

The event is organized by bdG Sports, a company that specializes in early-season destination baseball showcases. ESPN Wide World of Sports has long hosted amateur and professional competitions, and the late-February timing offers teams a chance to

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