2026 Round Rock Classic Field Unveiled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025

Contact: Chris Mycoskie – 225-788-4801; mycoskie@peak.events

Round Rock, TX – Peak Events, LLC, is excited to announce the field for the seventh annual Round Rock College Baseball Classic presented by Karbach Brewing Company and Go Round Rock, set for Dell Diamond on Feb. 20-22, 2026. The participating teams include Baylor, Oregon State, Purdue, and Southern Miss.

“We are excited to host year seven of the Round Rock Classic here at Dell Diamond,” said Nathan Wooldridge, Vice President of Peak Events. “This year’s lineup includes four great teams and fan bases, and we are looking forward to another fun weekend of baseball at one of the top ballparks in the country. We’d like to thank the Round Rock Express and the city of Round Rock for their continued support in making this one of the top early-season destinations in college baseball.”

The 2026 Round Rock Classic will host four of the country’s top teams over three days of play at Dell Diamond, which serves as the home of the Texas Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express.  The weekend tournament will have two games per day in a round-robin format.  

The schedule features:

Friday, Feb. 20: Purdue vs. Southern Miss, 2 p.m.; Oregon State vs. Baylor, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21: Baylor vs. Purdue, 1 p.m.; Southern Miss vs. Oregon State, 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22: Purdue vs. Oregon State, 11 a.m.; Southern Miss vs. Baylor, 3 p.m.

All times listed are Central Standard Time and subject to change.

Tickets can be purchased on a per-day basis or as a weekend package in select seating sections. Both reserved and general admission options are available at www.peak.events. On the same site, fans traveling to Round Rock can also find discounted hotel rates. Plus, 

all-inclusive packages are available, including lodging, game tickets, and in-stadium hospitality. 

"We're thrilled to have the Round Rock Classic back at Dell Diamond in 2026," Round Rock Express Assistant General Manager Stu Scally said. "We love hosting college baseball fans from around the country each February as four of the premier teams in the country take center stage at our ballpark for this signature event." 

All six games are set to be broadcast exclusively via D1Baseball.com. 

Follow @KarbachRRC on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with tournament information.

More on the Round Rock Express

The Round Rock Express Baseball Club marks its 25th season of professional baseball in Central Texas. The club was founded as a Double-A franchise in 2000 by Ryan Sanders Baseball, a group comprising Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, his sons Reid and Reese, Houston businessman Don Sanders, and his sons, Bret and Brad. After five prosperous seasons as a member of the Double-A Texas League, the Express joined the Triple-A Pacific Coast League in 2005, where the club still currently competes. The Express is the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and calls Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, home.

More on Peak Events, LLC:

Peak Events, LLC, a sister company of Peak Sports MGMT, is an event management firm specializing in collegiate sporting events based out of Allen, Texas. Current properties for Peak Events include the Live Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic, Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, Frisco College Baseball Classic, Round Rock College Baseball Classic, and Discs at the Diamond. Find more info at www.peak.events.

More on Round Rock, Texas

The official host partner of the Round Rock Classic, located just 15 miles north of Austin, Round Rock holds the distinct title of “Sports Capital of Texas” for amateur, youth, and recreational sports. We are well-equipped with exceptional sports facilities, like the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex and Round Rock Sports Center, to accommodate every indoor and outdoor sport. Off the field, Round Rock champions a well-rounded visitor experience for the whole family. Specialty retail stores like IKEA, Bass Pro Shops, and the Round Rock Premium Outlets, delicious restaurants, outdoor adventures, and numerous lodging options make Round Rock a destination you won’t want to miss. Boasting thriving economic drivers like Dell headquarters, exemplary schools, and one of the country’s safest communities, Round Rock is dedicated to winning over visitors and residents alike. Find out more at goroundrock.com. #GoRoundRock

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