KINGSPORT, Tennessee | NSBNsports.com | May 11, 2026 — The Southeast Sports Network (SESN Sports) and National Sports Broadcast Network (NSBN Sports), in partnership with Visit Kingsport and Schray Media, will provide live coverage of the 2026 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round Kingsport Bracket from historic Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tennessee, May 11-14.
The Kingsport Opening Round marks the 15th consecutive year the city has hosted an NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round site and will feature five programs competing in a double-elimination format for a berth in the 2026 NAIA Baseball World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.
Participating teams in the Kingsport National Championship Opening Round site include: Webber International University, Tennessee Wesleyan University, Louisiana State Alexandria, Indiana Wesleyan University, and William Woods University.
2026 Opening Round Kingsport
Hunter Wright Stadium – Kingsport, Tennessee
Dates: May 11, 2026 – May 14, 2026
Format: Double Elimination Bracket
Television: SESNsports.com, NSBNsports.com
Television Talent: Matt Kibby (Play-by-Play)
Fans, family members, alumni, and athletic departments are encouraged to share the SESN Sports “How to Watch” page as the primary destination for viewing information across all available free digital platforms.
HOW TO WATCH FREE TELEVISION COVERAGE
TV: Free Sports on the Southeast Sports Network
Stream: Fire TV, SESNsports.com, Twitch, YouTube
Television Talent: Matt Kibby (Play-by-Play)
Matt Kibby will serve as the play-by-play announcer throughout the tournament coverage, with full tournament production provided by Schray Media. Games will stream live across the Southeast Sports Network and National Sports Broadcast Network digital platforms, including SESNsports.com, NSBNsports.com, mobile apps, connected TV platforms, Twitch, YouTube, and additional digital distribution outlets.
“We’re really excited to have Matt back for the opening round,” said Schray Media President, Gabriel Schray. “Matt has an incredible resume, including working in Arena League Football with guys like Eli Gold, and covering iconic schools like Oakland University and Detroit Mercy on National Television. He’ll bring this round to life for fans from around the country.”
Local television and radio rights for the tournament coverage are available free of charge. Interested outlets may contact the Southeast Sports Network or Schray Media directly for distribution access and coordination. The SESN Sports “How to Watch” page remains the easiest and most effective destination for fans to locate every free streaming option and platform carrying the tournament coverage.
Can’t make it to the game? The Southeast Sports Network (SESN) has you covered. Operated by Schray Media, SESN, will broadcast the game live and free across multiple free digital platforms. Viewers can watch live on SESNsports.com, SESN‘s website or mobile app, or tune in via YouTube, Twitch, and Amazon Fire TV. The network’s coverage includes professional-quality production, live commentary, and real-time storytelling throughout the event.
All coverage of the event will be simulcast nationally on affiliate network the National Sports Broadcast Network (NSBN), expanding the reach of the event well beyond the Southeast. Additional viewing options include the SESNsports.com streaming portals, NSBN Twitch, and the official YouTube channels of both brands. Athletic departments, conferences, and local television groups are encouraged to inquire about local rebroadcast rights.
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