Siena College’s baseball team has announced an ambitious **52-game schedule** for the **2026 season**, marking a significant moment as they look to build on a successful campaign under the leadership of **Alex Jurczynski**. The upcoming season promises to be particularly exciting, featuring the most home games in **18 years**.
The season kicks off on **February 13, 2026**, in **Orlando**, Florida, where the Saints will face **Central Florida**, a member of the Big 12 Conference. This three-game series will commence at **6 p.m.**, matching the earliest opening date in the program’s history, a record set in **2015**. Following this, Siena will take on last year’s **NCAA Tournament** participant **Wake Forest** in a three-game set from **February 20 to 22** in **Winston-Salem, North Carolina**. The Demon Deacons are currently ranked **21st** in the **D1Baseball Preseason Top-25**.
As the month progresses, Siena will compete in a neutral site weekend series against **Massachusetts** from **February 27 to March 1** at **Ripken Stadium** in **Aberdeen, Maryland**. This series marks the beginning of a home slate that features **21 games**, the most for the program since **2008**.
Key Matchups and Home Openers
Siena will debut at home against defending **MAAC Tournament Champion** **Fairfield** from **March 6 to 8** at **Connors Park**. This matchup is particularly noteworthy as it will also serve as the earliest-ever home opener in program history. Soon after, the Saints will head on the road to face **Rider** from **March 13 to 15**, another prominent team in the MAAC, before returning home to host **Niagara**, the 2024 league champion, from **March 20 to 22**.
The Saints will play a **30-game league schedule**, which includes three-game series against **10 of their 12 MAAC opponents**. Notable home contests this season will feature rival teams such as **Mount St. Mary’s** from **April 2 to 4**, **Saint Peter’s** from **May 1 to 3**, and **Iona** from **May 8 to 10** at Connors Park.
In addition to their league matches, Siena will engage in a non-conference rivalry series against **UAlbany**, scheduled for **April 17 to 19**. This series will see the teams split games between the two campuses, with a final match at Connors Park on **April 21**.
Looking Ahead to Championships
The 2026 **MAAC Baseball Championships** will return to **Wappingers Falls, New York**, at **Heritage Financial Park** for the first time in a decade. The top six teams will qualify for this double-elimination tournament, set to take place from **May 20 to 23**.
Siena’s baseball program aims to build on its recent success, having achieved its most overall wins (**22**) in nine years last season. The team welcomes back a strong roster, including **eight of nine position players** from the previous year, alongside **11 newcomers**—six freshmen and five transfers. This influx of talent sets the stage for what the Saints hope will be a memorable season as they strive for further achievements in collegiate baseball.
