LOOK: University of Texas baseball field takes damage from storm, regional play still on schedule
A UT spokesperson said they are aware of the situation and are working towards a solution
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A storm brought high winds to Austin, Texas on Wednesday and caused significant damage to UFCU Disch-Falk Field ahead of regionals in the NCAA baseball tournament. Of note, the center field wall was knocked down by the chaotic weather, but a spokesperson for the University of Texas said that the damage will not impact the timing of the start of regional play, which is set for 2 p.m. ET on Friday.
"We are aware of the situation and are working toward a solution. As of this moment, the Austin Regional is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. [local time] on Friday," the spokesperson said.
Here is a look at some of the damage caused by the thunderstorm:
The center field wall at Disch-Falk is down pic.twitter.com/8BajwvYS07
— Travis Recek (@TravisRecek) May 29, 2025
This is the centerfield wall at Disch-Falk Field after Wednesday’s storms in Austin.
— Chip Brown (@ChipBrown247) May 29, 2025
Texas put out a statement saying it is working to rectify the situation in time for Friday’s 1 pm CT Austin Regional Game 1. pic.twitter.com/Ft2tgu3S2a
Winds were estimated at up to 70 mph and came through the area around 6:30 p.m. local time.
The Longhorns, who stand at 42-12, are set to face Houston Christian in Game 1. The University of Texas at San Antonio and Kansas State will meet for the second game on Friday beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
On Saturday, Game 3 will consist of the winner of Game 1 will face the winner of Game 2. Game 4 will feature the loser of Game 1 and the loser of Game 2. The NCAA tournament will continue on Sunday, with Game 5 as the winner of Game 4 taking on the loser of Game 3. Game 6 will be the winner of Game 3 facing the winner of Game 5.
If necessary, a Game 6 rematch will take place on Monday.
