The Arizona Wildcats have reached the College World Series for the 19th time in school history, and the quest for a fifth national title begins against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Arizona (44-19) lost in three games to Coastal (53-11) in the 2016 CWS championship series.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers play against the Arizona Wildcats in the College World Series today. Fans can watch this game for free.

The Chanticleers enter the College World Series on a nation-best 23-game win streak. Coastal boasts the second-best team ERA in the country (3.21), and junior catcher Caden Bodine (.332 batting average, 75 hits) is MLB.com ’s No. 38 draft prospect.

Several watch parties are planned across the Grand Strand on Friday as the Coastal Carolina University baseball team takes on Arizona in its bid for a second College World Series championship since winning it all in 2016.

College World Series kicks off Friday. Here's a look at the schedule for the first day, including start times and TV channels.

Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series. None were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago.

Coastal Carolina’s return to Omaha for the MCWS is one built off the foundation of a former coach and on the wings of the longest win streak in college baseball.

The College World Series opens with two games on Day 1. We break down the matchups between Arizona-Costal Carolina and Oregon State-Louisville: