Excitement surrounding the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball program is at an all-time high entering the 2027 season, coming off the program's first-ever College World Series run. And now, the program is being thrust into the spotlight during their non-league schedule this coming year.
Two separate neutral-site, multi-team events have been announced for the 2027 season, and the Mountaineers will be partaking in both events. It will provide an opportunity for the Mountaineers to continue building their rising national brand while also beefing up their non-conference slate.
WVU baseball set to star Orlando Baseball Classic, return to Meritus Park
West Virginia is set to be one of six teams that will compete in the inaugural Orlando Baseball Classic to open the season in February, which will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. The Mountaineers will be joined by Indiana State, Michigan, Pitt, St. John's, and UCF at the event.
New in 2027: The Orlando Baseball Classic at Walt Disney World Resort Feb 26-28
— Noah Darling (@noahdarling_) August 26, 2026
The inaugural field will feature West Virginia, UCF, Michigan, Pitt, Indiana State and St. John’s.
The Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will play host to the round-robin event. pic.twitter.com/NLI30Tyu9y
The Mountaineers will avoid clashes with the Panthers and the Knight during the event due to the fact that they are already set to face off with both during the regular season. The will play Indiana State on February 26, St. John's on February 27, and Michigan on February 28.
The Mountaineers will also return to Meritus Park in Hagerstown, Maryland – home of the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League – for the second straight season this year. It was announced on Wednesday that the Mountaineers will face the Virginia Cavaliers at the Meritus Park on May 12.
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League have announced that West Virginia baseball will return to Meritus Park in Hagerstown, Maryland, in 2027.
— Quinn Robie (@QuinnRobie1) August 26, 2026
The Mountaineers will take on Virginia on May 12.
Game time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.… pic.twitter.com/8FinodRc6c
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