The 2026 College World Series field is set, and for the second straight season, no teams that reached Omaha last year have returned. In fact, two teams are making their first appearance in Omaha, and two more join them in seeking their first national championship in program history. A full preview of the eight teams is on the Grow Omaha website.
Union Omaha split its last two matches, taking down Fort Wayne FC at Morrison Stadium on Saturday, 4-2, before beginning a three-match road stretch against Charlotte Independence on Wednesday night. Charlotte defeated Omaha, 2-0, handing the Owls their first loss since May 17. Despite the loss, Omaha currently sits atop USL League One at 9-3-1, good for 23 points in the standings. Omaha will face Sarasota Paradise on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Head coach Vincenzo Candela was voted the USL League One Coach of the Month for May, announced on Wednesday. This is his first Coach of the Month honor since becoming Omaha’s head coach halfway through the 2025 season, after leading the Owls to an undefeated month in league play to take over the top spot in USL League One standings.
Last week, Union Omaha announced that it will host FIFA World Cup watch parties with several local partners this summer. Each watch party will feature club activations, including appearances by Hoot the Owl, inflatable games, giveaways and merchandise. The series begins with Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and runs through the World Cup final on July 19. Information on all confirmed watch parties and sites is available on the Grow Omaha website.
The Omaha Storm Chasers are hosting the Las Vegas Aviators for a series at Werner Park this week, currently tied 1-1. Thursday night, first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. and the team is hosting $3 Thursday, where fans can enjoy select tickets, concessions and Busch Light for $3 each.
Storm Chasers outfielder Kameron Misner was named the International League Player of the Week for his performance from June 1 to 7 when Minor League Baseball announced its honors on Tuesday. Misner went 10-for-24 (.417) during Omaha’s road series against Columbus, driving three doubles and five home runs for a Minor League-leading 28 total bases.
Former Storm Chasers pitcher Beck Way made his Major League debut for the Kansas City Royals last Friday in their game against the Minnesota Twins. Way is the fourth Storm Chaser to debut in the MLB this season and the second to do so with the Royals. He entered his first MLB game Friday, pitching a scoreless eighth inning where he allowed just one hit and recorded two strikeouts. With Way’s entry into Friday’s game, he became the 350th player in franchise history to make their MLB debut after playing for the Storm Chasers.
Upcoming Events
- Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Las Vegas | June 9 – 14 | 7:05 p.m. Thursday
- College World Series | West Virginia vs. Troy | Friday, June 12 | 1 p.m.
- College World Series | North Carolina vs. Ole Miss | Friday, June 12 | 6 p.m.
- College World Series | Alabama vs. Oklahoma | Saturday, June 13 | 2 p.m.
- Union Omaha at Sarasota | Saturday, June 13 | 6:30 p.m.
- College World Series | Georgia vs. Texas | Saturday, June 13 | 7 p.m.
