The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced a format change to its annual baseball tournament. Starting this season, the event will feature all 16 teams in the ACC and will have single elimination games. Previously, the top 12 teams would compete in pool play for the championship.

There’s once again tremendous excitement surrounding ACC Baseball and today’s announcement will bring an improved championship experience for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans alike,” stated ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Ph.

The Atlantic Coast Conference is changing how it decides its baseball champion. On Wednesday, the conference announced the tournament will be a 16-team, single-elimination tournament. The tournament will still last for six days in May.