Virginia Baseball Unveils 2026 Schedule

Cavaliers face tough ACC slate and familiar DMV opponents

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Virginia Cavaliers baseball team has released its 2026 schedule, which features a challenging ACC slate and several matchups against local DMV opponents. The season will kick off on February 10 with a three-game series against the Wagner Seahawks at home. Throughout the regular season, the 'Hoos will face 13 opponents in the DMV region, including in-state rivals Virginia Tech and Liberty. The ACC portion of the schedule is described by head coach Chris Pollard as a 'gauntlet', with four of the Cavaliers' conference opponents ranked in the preseason top 25.

Why it matters

The 2026 schedule will be a true test for the Virginia baseball program as they look to build on their success and compete for an ACC championship and NCAA Tournament berth. Facing a number of ranked opponents, both in conference and out, will provide the Cavaliers with valuable experience and opportunities to boost their postseason resume.

The details

Virginia's 56-game schedule includes three neutral site contests and 22 road games. The Cavaliers will take on six teams that appeared in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, as well as four ACC squads ranked in the Baseball America preseason top 25. The local DMV matchups include series against VMI, George Washington, VCU, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, Georgetown, Liberty, Maryland, Old Dominion, James Madison, and more.

  • The season will open on February 10 with a three-game series against Wagner.
  • Virginia will host Virginia Tech for a three-game Commonwealth Clash series from March 13-15.
  • The Cavaliers will travel to Fredericksburg to face Maryland in one of their three neutral site games on March 24.

The players

Chris Pollard

The head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers baseball team, who has described the ACC portion of the schedule as a 'gauntlet'.

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What they’re saying

“The ACC portion of this schedule is a gauntlet, but it really is just more of the same. ACC baseball has been tough and will be tough for years to come.”

— Chris Pollard, Head Coach (streakingthelawn.com)

What’s next

The Cavaliers will open their season on February 10 against Wagner, kicking off a challenging 56-game slate that includes several ranked opponents and key regional rivalries.

The takeaway

Virginia's 2026 baseball schedule presents the program with an opportunity to prove itself against some of the best teams in the country, both in the ACC and out. Navigating this gauntlet will be crucial for the Cavaliers as they look to return to the NCAA Tournament and compete for an ACC championship.