Calendar of Events

Vanderbilt’s first game will be against North Carolina in TD Ameritrade Park at 1 p.m.

vs. North Carolina

Game: 1 p.m. EST, 12:00 p.m. CST

Televised by ESPN / ESPN3.com
Radio: WNSR 560 AM

Ticket required

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Vanderbilt’s Omaha Events
Gameday Send-offs/Pep Rallies
Date: Day of every Commodore game
Time: Four hours before each Commodore game

Before each game, there will be a send-off party/pep rally at the team hotel four hours prior to the game. The location of the team hotel will be announced at a later date.

Pregame Reception
Date: Saturday, June 18
Time: Two hours before Vanderbilt’s first game

A pregame reception is planned for two hours prior to the game time on Saturday, June 18th. The party will take place in the Qwest Convention Center across from TD Ameritrade Park and will include food and drinks along with a cash bar. Pregame party tickets can be purchased with your ticket order through the Vanderbilt Ticket Office for $20. Your name will be on a list at the door, so you will not need a separate ticket for the event.

Additional events in Omaha that are specific to Vanderbilt will be announced in the coming days.

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CWS Specific Events in Omaha

Opening Celebration Day
Date: Friday, June 17
Time: All Day

Join the NCAA and the CWS of Omaha for a full day of free events, entertainment and new stadium celebrations designed for the whole family. Whether you have been a lifelong fan of the College World Series or this is your first time, you won’t want to miss this day long celebration of the beginning of a new era of the NCAA Men’s College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.

View the day’s detailed timeline CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital One

Date: June 18-29
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Every day of CWS)

This fun-filled interactive area allows fans to experience the thrills, excitement and spirit of college baseball and other NCAA sports, while learning about the Corporate Champions and Partners that support NCAA championships.

The CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital One features the home run derby field, batting cages, speed-pitch booths, interactive games from a variety of NCAA sports, photo opportunities, autograph sessions, entertainment, food, prizes and Men’s College World Series merchandise. The CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital One is located at the corner of 10th and Fahey Streets on the southeast side of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha and is open daily before and between games.

Commemorative Coin Giveaway
Date: June 18
Time: 1 p.m.

At the 1 p.m. game on Saturday, June 18 a commemorative coin honoring the new home of the College World Series will be distributed to the first 6,000 fans in attendance.
Powerade NCAA Youth Clinics

Date: June 18
Time: 12:30 p.m.

The annual Powerade NCAA Youth Clinics will take place at Creighton University Sports Complex on June 19 from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for youths ages 8 to 16.

Pre- and on-site registration will be available. Check back for more details.

CWS Keychain Giveaway
Date: June 21
Time: 1 p.m.

At the 1 p.m. game on Tuesday, June 21 a CWS leather keychain will be distributed to the first 11,000 fans in attendance courtesy of NCAA official equipment supplier – Rawlings.

Road to Omaha Run
Date: June 25
Time: 9 a.m.

Online registration is now open for the inaugural Road to Omaha Run, Sunday, June 26, starting at 9 a.m. Central time. The run is part of the 2011 NCAA Men’s College World Series® (CWS). All proceeds from the 5K run will directly benefit Omaha parks and schools through the Omaha Parks Foundation, Inc. and the Fund the Future program by the NCAA and DonorsChoose.org. Runners can register or find more event information here. The registration fee is $25 for runners 19 years of age and older and $20 for runners 18 and under.

Wristband Giveaway
Date: June 27
Time: 7 p.m.

At Game 1 of the Championship Finals at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 27 a baseball-stitched wristband will be distributed to the first 4,000 fans in attendance courtesy of the NCAA and the NCAA Respect Campaign.

Closing Ceremonies & Awards Presentation
Date: June 28 or 29
Time: After championship game

Stick around after the conclusion of the Championship Finals for a final celebration of the 2011 NCAA Men’s College World Series and its newly crowned champion, which will include the national championship trophy presentation, the Most Outstanding Player Award presentation, interviews, and video, musical and pyrotechnic tributes.