Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsSunday, June 21, 2026

Tigers and Royals will play a game in Omaha before 2019 College World Series

MLB is putting its mark on another piece of baseball.

Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox
Photo by David Banks/Getty Images

MLB is putting its mark on another aspect of baseball, with the Tigers and Royals set to play a game a few days before the 2019 College World Series to kick things off in Omaha.

This is the latest branch of baseball MLB has found a foothold in, after hosting similar games in Williamsport, Pennsylvania the last few years in tandem with the Little League World Series. The league officially announced the game on Thursday in Omaha.

While Detroit and Kansas City aren’t the most exciting teams to get the nod here based on this season’s results, by next year hopefully this will be an exciting matchup for the players and families making the trip to Omaha for their own tournament.

It’s the first MLB game to ever be played in Nebraska and will be played at TD Ameritrade Park, the same location of the CWS.

See More:

More in MLB

MLB
Oklahoma-Georgia gave us an incredible family moment at the Men’s College World SeriesOklahoma-Georgia gave us an incredible family moment at the Men’s College World Series
MLB

Kolby Branch’s final collegiate swing capped off a bittersweet night for the Branch family in Omaha

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series 2026: Schedule, scores, and how to watchMen’s College World Series 2026: Schedule, scores, and how to watch
MLB

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Men’s College World Series, from the full schedule to how to watch

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Owen Hull and UNC knock off West Virginia to advance to the MCWS FinalsOwen Hull and UNC knock off West Virginia to advance to the MCWS Finals
MLB

UNC is headed to the Men’s College World Series Finals after knocking off West Virginia in Omaha

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series: Joey Volchko dominates as Georgia knocks off TexasMen’s College World Series: Joey Volchko dominates as Georgia knocks off Texas
MLB

Georgia’s Joey Volchko was dominant as the Bulldogs knocked off Texas to open their MCWS

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series: Gavin Gallaher, Colin Hynek deliver for UNC vs. Ole MissMen’s College World Series: Gavin Gallaher, Colin Hynek deliver for UNC vs. Ole Miss
MLB

Gavin Gallaher’s first career MCWS hit came at a perfect time for UNC against Ole Miss

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series 2026: One key player for each teamMen’s College World Series 2026: One key player for each team
MLB

Here is one key player to watch on each team at the Men’s College World Series

By Mark Schofield