The 2025 Big Ten Baseball Tournament is set to commence on Tuesday, May 20, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. This year’s tournament introduces a new format, featuring 12 teams divided into four pools of three. Each pool winner will advance to the single-elimination semifinals on May 24, culminating in the championship game on May 25 .
The University of Washington Huskies, in their inaugural Big Ten season, are placed in Pool B alongside the No. 2 seed, UCLA, and the No. 7 seed, Michigan. Their opening game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. CT, where they will face Michigan .
Washington enters the tournament with a roster that blends experienced returners and promising newcomers. Key players to watch include senior slugger AJ Guerrero, who tied for fifth all-time in career home runs with 33, and transfer pitcher Max Banks, formerly of Chapman University, who brings a wealth of experience to the mound .
The Huskies’ performance in the tournament will be crucial for their aspirations of securing an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. With the tournament’s format emphasizing pool play, each game will be pivotal in determining the team’s progression to the semifinals and beyond.
Fans can follow the action live on the Big Ten Network, which will broadcast all tournament games, providing comprehensive coverage of the Huskies’ pursuit of a conference title and a potential NCAA Tournament berth.
