Azusa Pacific Baseball's 2026 Schedule: A Season of Challenges and Opportunities
The Azusa Pacific baseball team has unveiled an exciting and demanding 2026 schedule, setting the stage for a season filled with local rivalries, conference matchups, and road trips across the West Coast. Here's a breakdown of the key dates and highlights.
Season Kickoff: January 30th
The Cougars will begin their journey on Friday, January 30, facing off against local rival Cal Poly Pomona in a split series. The season opener will take place in Pomona, followed by the home opener on Saturday, January 31, at the Cougar Baseball Complex, featuring a doubleheader.
Early Season Tests
After the opening weekend, APU hosts Northwest Nazarene for a doubleheader on February 3. They then hit the road for a three-game series at Cal State Monterey Bay from February 5-7. The team returns to Southern California for a four-game split against Westmont, playing in Santa Barbara on the 13th and hosting the Warriors for a doubleheader on the 14th.
Conference Play and Hawaii Road Trip
The PacWest Conference play intensifies with a four-game home series against Fresno Pacific (February 19-21). Following this, the Cougars embark on their longest road trip, flying to Hawaii for an eight-game stretch. They face Chaminade in Honolulu from February 28 to March 2, followed by a four-game series against Hawaii Pacific from March 5-7.
Mid-Season Homestands and Rivalries
Upon returning to the mainland, the team enjoys a significant homestand in mid-March. They host Hawaii Hilo for four games (March 14-16) and welcome Jessup for a four-game set (March 27-28). A highlight of this period is a rivalry clash with Point Loma, featuring a doubleheader in San Diego on March 20 and a home twin bill in Azusa on March 21.
Late-Season Push and Road Trips
April brings intensified competition as the regular season winds down. The month starts with a split series against Biola and midweek action against Vanguard. A major highlight is a road trip to St. George, Utah, where the Cougars face Division I Utah Tech for a four-game series from April 10-12.
The regular season concludes with a split series against Concordia Irvine and a final road trip to Atherton to face Menlo.
Postseason: PacWest Conference Tournament
The Cougars will look to extend their season into May at the PacWest Conference Tournament. The postseason begins on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California.
Fans can catch all home games at the Cougar Baseball Complex. For the latest updates on game times and ticket information, visit athletics.apu.edu.
