Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Multiplatform Audio Coverage of the 2025 NCAA® Men’s College World Series Championships
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Men’s College World Series Broadcasts Can Be Heard Across Multiple Platforms
NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (OTCQB: CMLS), the largest audio network in the U.S. and the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA, in conjunction with the NCAA Radio Network, will once again be home to every pitch, hit, and home run of the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series Championship Finals, live from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Coverage of the best of three Championship series will begin at 6:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 21st.
Championship Series All-Star Broadcast Team
Kevin Kugler will call all the action from Charles Schwab Field, his 21st straight College World Series for the NCAA Radio Network. He will be joined in the booth by veteran announcer Scott Graham for the 14th consecutive year. Connor Happer will join the team as the field reporter for the first time.
Preliminary Game Coverage
NRG Media/1620 The Zone and Westwood One, in conjunction with the NCAA Radio Network, will present the preliminary games of the Men's College World Series as part of the broadcast schedule. The preliminary round of the championship will be conducted in a double elimination format, and the two bracket survivors will play a best-of-three series to determine the champion.
Where to Listen
Westwood One’s complete NCAA Men’s College World Series coverage can be heard on terrestrial radio stations nationwide and via SiriusXM. All games will also be streamed online for free at NCAA.com/MCWS and on westwoodonesports.com and on the Westwood One Sports app available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Additionally, the broadcasts will be available for free via the NCAA Men’s College World Series app or The Varsity Network app. Fans can also access live audio via Alexa-enabled devices by asking “Open Westwood One Sports”. TuneIn premium subscribers can also hear all the action live.
The complete schedule of 2025 NCAA Men’s College World Series:
| Double Elimination Games: | ||
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | ||
| Game 1: Arizona vs. Coastal Carolina | 2:00 PM ET | |
| Game 2: Louisville vs. Oregon State | 7:00 PM ET | |
| Saturday, June 14, 2025 | ||
| Game 3: Murray State vs. UCLA | 2:00 PM ET | |
| Game 4: Arkansas vs. LSU | 7:00 PM ET | |
| Sunday, June 15, 2025 | ||
| Game 5: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 2:00 PM ET | |
| Game 6: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 7:00 PM ET | |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | ||
| Game 7: Loser of Game 3 vs Loser of Game 4 | 2:00 PM ET | |
| Game 8: Winner of Game 3 vs Winner of Game 4 | 7:00 PM ET | |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | ||
| Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 6 | 2:00 PM ET | |
| Game 10: Winner of Game 7 vs Loser of Game 8 | 7:00 PM ET | |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | ||
| Game 11: Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 9 | 2:00 PM ET | |
| Game 12: Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 10 | 7:00 PM ET | |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | ||
| Bracket 1: If necessary | TBD | |
| Bracket 2: If necessary | TBD | |
| Championship Finals (Best of 3 Games): | ||
| Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Game 1 | 7:00 PM ET |
| Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Game 2 | 2:30 PM ET |
| Monday, June 23, 2025** | Game 3 | 7:30 PM ET ** |
| ** Finals Game 3 is only played if necessary | ||
A complete schedule of games, announcer bios, and a list of radio stations airing Westwood One’s broadcast of the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series can be found on westwoodonesports.com or the Westwood One Sports app.
NCAA and the Men’s College World Series are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
About Westwood One Sports
Westwood One Sports is home to some of the most exciting sports broadcasts on radio. In addition to being the exclusive network radio partner to the NFL since 1987—featuring regular and post-season NFL football, including the playoffs and the Super Bowl -- its other extensive properties include NCAA Basketball, including the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments and the Final Four®; U.S. Soccer; The Masters; NCAA Football; and other marquee sports events. Westwood One also distributes and represents Infinity Sports Network. On social media, join the Westwood One Sports community on Facebook at facebook.com/westwoodonesports, on Instagram at instagram.com/westwoodonesports, and X (formerly Twitter) at x.com/westwood1sports. For more information, visit www.westwoodonesports.com or download the Westwood One Sports app in the iTunes or Google Play stores.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a diverse association of more than 1,100 member colleges and universities that prioritize academics, well-being and fairness to create greater opportunities for nearly half a million student-athletes each year. The NCAA provides a pathway to higher education and beyond for student-athletes pursuing academic goals and competing in NCAA sports. More than 54,000 student-athletes experience the pinnacle of intercollegiate athletics by competing in NCAA championships each year. Visit ncaa.org and ncaa.com for more details about the Association and the corporate partnerships that support the NCAA and its student-athletes. The NCAA is proud to have AT&T, Capital One and Coca-Cola as official corporate champions and the following elite companies as official corporate partners: Buffalo Wild Wings, Buick, GEICO, Great Clips, The Home Depot, Intuit Turbotax, Invesco QQQ, LG, Marriott Bonvoy, Nabisco, Nissan, Pizza Hut, Reese’s, Unilever, and Wendy’s.
Contact: Lisa Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media | Westwood One | lisa@dollcom.com
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