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<\/p>\nThe College World Series transforms Omaha into one of the most exciting sports destinations in the country each summer. Fans from across the United States and the world travel to Omaha for championship baseball, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment districts, arts venues, breweries, and local attractions throughout the city.<\/p>\n
Whether you are visiting Omaha for the first time or returning for another year of the tournament, this guide will help you explore Omaha during the College World Series.<\/p>\n
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES IN OMAHA<\/strong><\/p>\n The College World Series is one of the most recognized traditions in college baseball and one of the largest annual sporting events in Nebraska. Each summer, fans from across the country and the world travel to Omaha to watch the final teams compete for the national championship.<\/p>\n Omaha has hosted the College World Series since 1950 after local civic leaders worked to bring the tournament to the city. Over the decades, the event became deeply connected to Omaha\u2019s identity and helped establish a national association between the city and college baseball.<\/p>\n Volunteer organizations, local businesses, civic leaders, and generations of fans helped shape the College World Series into one of Omaha\u2019s most recognized annual traditions. The tournament continues to draw visitors from across the country and world while helping shape Omaha\u2019s national reputation as both a sports and tourism destination.<\/p>\n About the College World Series in Omaha<\/a> ABOUT CHARLES SCHWAB FIELD OMAHA<\/strong><\/p>\n The stadium sits near several visitor areas including: The downtown location allows many visitors to explore restaurants, bars, attractions, arts venues, and entertainment districts before and after games.<\/p>\n OLD MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n Block 16 Spaghetti Works Upstream Brewing Company Brickway Brewery & Distillery Clio BLACKSTONE DISTRICT<\/strong><\/p>\n Blackstone has become one of Omaha\u2019s busiest dining and nightlife districts.<\/p>\n Crescent Moon The Berry & Rye Mula Coneflower Creamery Archetype Coffee MIDTOWN \/ CENTRAL OMAHA<\/strong><\/p>\n Midtown Omaha includes restaurants, coffee shops, international cuisine, and locally owned businesses located between downtown Omaha and west-central neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant Lucy Ethiopian Coffee AKSARBEN VILLAGE<\/strong> Backlot Taphouse Inner Rail Food Hall Grand Patisserie Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen CAPITOL DISTRICT<\/strong> Let It Fly Sports Bar Texas de Brazil The Exchange MILLWORK COMMONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Archetype Coffee Coneflower Creamery Hot Shops Art Center NODO \/ NORTH DOWNTOWN<\/strong><\/p>\n Slowdown Steelhouse Omaha CHI Health Center Omaha Blatt Beer & Table THINGS TO DO BETWEEN GAMES<\/strong><\/p>\n Family Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Luminarium Lauritzen Gardens Joslyn Art Museum KANEKO Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts The Durham Museum Film Streams PLACES TO WATCH GAMES<\/strong><\/p>\n This is just a few of the places to watch the games.<\/p>\n Blatt Beer & Table Let It Fly Sports Bar Crescent Moon CLASSIC OMAHA FOOD EXPERIENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n Johnny\u2019s Cafe BREWERIES & NIGHTLIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n Benson Brewery Vis Major Brewing Co. Mercury FROM OUR INTERVIEWS \u201cThe College World Series is just growing in national profile.\u201d \u201cThe College World Series is something that I think Omahans love and can\u2019t wait for every year.\u201d \u201cYou will fall in love with Omaha.\u201d The College World Series offers visitors the opportunity to experience not only championship baseball, but also Omaha\u2019s neighborhoods, restaurants, nightlife, attractions, arts venues, museums, breweries, and local culture.This guide will continue expanding with updated recommendations, interviews, local coverage, and Omaha visitor resources leading into the 2026 tournament.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please visit back and learn more about Omaha and the fun things to do here!<\/strong><\/p>\n Did we miss something you enjoyed? 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\n<\/p>\nGames begin 12 June and the official schedule when available will be located here:<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/cwsomaha.com\/sports\/baseball\/schedule\/2025-26<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nQUICK NAVIGATION<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\nAbout Charles Schwab Field Omaha<\/a>
\nOld Market<\/a>
\nBlackstone District<\/a>
\nMidtown \/ Central Omaha<\/a>
\nAksarben Village<\/a>
\nCapitol District<\/a>
\nMillwork Commons<\/a>
\nNoDo \/ North Downtown<\/a>
\nThings To Do Between Games<\/a>
\nPlaces To Watch Games<\/a>
\nClassic Omaha Food Experiences<\/a>
\nBreweries & Nightlife<\/a>
\nFrom Our Interviews<\/a>
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\nGames are played at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in downtown Omaha near restaurants, nightlife, entertainment districts, and RiverFront attractions.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Old Market
\n\u2022 Capitol District
\n\u2022 NoDo \/ North Downtown
\n\u2022 Millwork Commons
\n\u2022 RiverFront parks<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slideromahanebraskaDOTcomOldMarket1170x619-1024x542.png\")
\nThe Old Market is one of Omaha\u2019s most recognized visitor districts and becomes especially active during the College World Series.<\/p>\n
\n1611 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/block16omaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n502 S 11th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\n402-422-0770
\nhttps:\/\/www.spagworks.com\/spaghettiomaha<\/a><\/p>\n
\n514 S 11th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\n402-344-0200
\nhttps:\/\/upstreambrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1116 Jackson St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\n402-933-2613
\nhttps:\/\/brickwaybrewery.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1001 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/www.clioomaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3578 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\n402-345-1708
\nhttps:\/\/crescentmoon.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3355 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\nhttps:\/\/berryandrye.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3932 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\n402-934-8734
\nhttps:\/\/mulamexican.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3921 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\nhttps:\/\/www.coneflowercreamery.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3926 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\nhttps:\/\/archetype.coffee<\/a><\/p>\n
\n4422 Cass St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\n402-991-5662
\nhttps:\/\/www.lalibelaomaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n421 N Saddle Creek Rd
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\n402-916-9427
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lucyethcoffee\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/omahanebraskaDOTcomAksarben700.png\")
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\n2110 S 67th St Ste 108
\nOmaha, NE 68106
\n402-502-1917
\nhttps:\/\/backlottaphouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1911 S 67th St
\nOmaha, NE 68106
\nhttps:\/\/theinnerrail.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2283 S 67th St
\nOmaha, NE 68106
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Omahagrandpatisserie\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/omaha-interview-zied-allam-rafika-oudelha-grand-patisserie-an-omaha-french-bakery\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n721 S 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68114
\n(402) 504-6545
\nhttps:\/\/www.blueflyasiankitchen.com<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/omaha-interview-joe-kang-and-yi-san-owners-blue-and-fly-restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/omahanebraskaDOTcomcapitoldistrict700.png\")
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\n1080 Capitol Ave
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/letitflysportsbar.com\/omaha<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1110 Capitol Ave
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\n402-783-1122
\nhttps:\/\/texasdebrazil.com\/locations\/omaha\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1101 Davenport St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/theexchangeomaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1229 Millwork Ave Suite 101
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/drinkarchetype.com\/pages\/drop-by-say-hello<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/omaha-interview-isaiah-sheese-of-archetype-coffee\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1229 Millwork Ave
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/www.coneflowercreamery.com<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/omaha-interview-brian-langbehn-and-katie-arant-chapman-of-coneflower-creamery-part-one\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1301 Nicholas St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\n402-342-6452
\nhttps:\/\/hotshopsartcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n729 N 14th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/theslowdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1100 Dodge St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/steelhouseomaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n455 N 10th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/chihealthcenteromaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n610 N 12th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/www.blattbeer.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3701 S 10th St
\nOmaha, NE 68107
\n402-733-8401
\nhttps:\/\/www.omahazoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n345 Riverfront Dr
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/luminarium.org<\/a>
\nOmaha Children\u2019s Museum
\n500 S 20th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\n402-342-6164
\nhttps:\/\/ocm.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n100 Bancroft St
\nOmaha, NE 68108
\n402-346-4002
\nhttps:\/\/lauritzengardens.org<\/a>
\nArts & Culture<\/p>\n
\n2200 Dodge St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/joslyn.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1111 Jones St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/thekaneko.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n724 S 12th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/bemiscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n801 S 10th St
\nOmaha, NE 68108
\nhttps:\/\/durhammuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1340 Mike Fahey St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/filmstreams.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n610 N 12th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/www.blattbeer.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1080 Capitol Ave
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/letitflysportsbar.com\/omaha<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3578 Farnam St
\nOmaha, NE 68131
\n402-345-1708
\nhttps:\/\/crescentmoon.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n4702 S 27th St
\nOmaha, NE 68107
\n402-731-4774
\nhttps:\/\/johnnyscafe.com<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.omahanebraska.com\/blog\/omaha-interview-kari-kawa-harding-of-johnnys-cafe\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6059 Maple St
\nOmaha, NE 68104
\n402-934-2928
\nhttps:\/\/bensonbrewery.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3501 Center St
\nOmaha, NE 68105
\nhttps:\/\/vismajorbrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n329 S 16th St
\nOmaha, NE 68102
\nhttps:\/\/www.mercuryloungeomaha.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>
\n\u201cThere are no bad days in Omaha.\u201d
\n\u2014 Anthony Holman<\/p>\n
\n\u2014 Amy Hornocker<\/p>\n
\n\u2014 Mayor Jean Stothert<\/p>\n
\n\u2014 Mayor John Ewing Jr.<\/p>\n