Clemson-Wake Forest Baseball Game Won't Count in ACC Standings

The April 1 matchup between the ACC rivals will not impact their conference records.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:33pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conveying the unconventional nature of this non-conference matchup between ACC opponents.A cubist interpretation of the upcoming non-conference baseball clash between ACC rivals Clemson and Wake Forest.Charlotte Today

Clemson baseball's upcoming game against ACC foe Wake Forest on April 1 will not count toward either team's conference record, despite the game being played at a neutral site in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tigers and Demon Deacons are both currently in the middle of their ACC schedules, but this particular matchup has been designated as a non-conference game.

Why it matters

This is an unusual situation, as most games between ACC baseball teams typically count toward their conference standings. The decision to make this game non-conference could impact the teams' postseason positioning and seeding, as conference records are a key factor in determining NCAA tournament bids and regional host sites.

The details

Clemson (19-10, 2-7 ACC) and Wake Forest (20-8, 6-6 ACC) will face off on April 1 at Truist Field in Charlotte. Despite being ACC rivals, the game will not count toward either team's conference record, though it will still be played as part of their regular season schedules.

  • The game is scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson University baseball team, currently 19-10 overall and 2-7 in ACC play.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The Wake Forest University baseball team, currently 20-8 overall and 6-6 in ACC play.

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What’s next

The outcome of this non-conference game between Clemson and Wake Forest will not directly impact either team's ACC standings or postseason positioning, but it could still serve as an important tune-up and momentum-builder ahead of the stretch run of conference play.

The takeaway

While most games between ACC baseball teams count toward their conference records, this particular matchup between Clemson and Wake Forest has been designated as a non-conference affair, which could have implications for the teams' postseason aspirations despite the game still being played as part of their regular season schedules.