NCAA® 2007 Men's College World Series - Omaha, Nebraska

The Opening Celebration begins Friday, June 13 2008 at 9 a.m. Omaha and the NCAA treat fans to a day full of baseball, games, music and fireworks to celebrate the end of the Road to Omaha and the beginning of the 2008 NCAA Men's College World Series. There's no charge for any event and no ticket is required. The day's activities will conclude with a fireworks extravaganza.

Admission is free

Please Note:  Public parking will not be allowed on Rosenblatt grounds during Opening Ceremonies.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open Team Practice Sessions
Rosenblatt Stadium

Click here for the team practice and autograph schedule.

10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
NCAA Men's College World Series Fan Fest
Southwest parking lot of Rosenblatt Stadium

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


10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Team Autograph Sessions Powered by Pontiac
Concourse of Rosenblatt Stadium

Approximately one-half hour after the completion of their practice, each College World Series team will sign autographs for 30 minutes. Free autograph cards are available and the first 60 kids at each session will receive a free Rawlings baseball. Click here for the team autograph and practice schedule.


6 - 8:30 p.m.
Road to Omaha ^® Jam Powered by Pontiac
Southeast parking lot of Rosenblatt Stadium

Hear Omaha's best local bands and featured national recording artist, Candlebox, perform against a backdrop of Rosenblatt Stadium. There's no better way to get pumped up for the 2008 NCAA Men's College World Series. Oxygen, an acoustic rock 4-piece band from Omaha, will open for Candlebox.

9 - 10 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
Rosenblatt Stadium

• Salute to teams
• The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
• NCAA awards
• Fireworks finale