Two ACC foes meet in the opening game of the 2024 College World Series, with No. 4 North Carolina and No. 12 Virginia set to clash Friday afternoon.
The Tar Heels ousted defending champion LSU to escape the Chapel Hill regional. Afterwards, they withstood upset-minded West Virginia to punch their ticket to Omaha for the first time since 2018.
Junior outfielder Vance Honeycutt propels North Carolina’s offense; the power-hitter recently set a single-season program record with his 26th home run of the year. He has hit four so far in the NCAA Tournament, including two in the Super Regionals.
The Cavaliers outlasted Mississippi State and then Kansas State to advance to the program’s second consecutive College World Series; it’s their third trip to Omaha in the past four seasons.
Two-out hitting helped spur Virginia to Omaha with a powerful lineup touting the likes of Harrison Didawick (23 home runs) and Bobby Whalen (.370 AVG).
The two teams previously met for a three-game series in Charlottesville at the beginning of April, with Virginia taking two of three.
Here is everything that you need to know about North Carolina vs. Virginia, including TV and live stream information for the College World Series showdown.
North Carolina vs. Virginia schedule
The immediate schedule for Bracket 1, including North Carolina vs. Virginia, is outlined below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., June 14 | Game 1: North Carolina vs. Virginia | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., June 14 | Game 2: Tennessee vs. Florida State | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sun., June 16 | Game 5: Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sun., June 16 | Game 6: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
What channel is North Carolina vs. Virginia on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
North Carolina vs. Virginia will air nationally on ESPN. Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Eduardo Perez (color analyst), Ben McDonald (color analyst), and Dani Wexelman (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Fans can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
North Carolina vs. Virginia start time
- Date: Friday, June 14
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
First pitch between North Carolina and Virginia is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Friday, June 14. The game will be played at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
North Carolina vs. Virginia radio station
Listen to North Carolina vs. Virginia, and every game of the 2024 men’s College World Series, live on SiriusXM channel 84.
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North Carolina vs. Virginia tickets
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