A new era for the USC baseball program is officially here. On Friday, the Trojans will open the new Dedeaux Field when they kick off the 2026 season against Pepperdine.
The field has been under construction for the past two years. USC has spent each of the past two seasons splitting their home games between Great Park in Irvine and LMU’s Page Stadium. When the Trojans take the field on Friday, it will mark their first game on USC’s campus since 2023.
Per USC, the new stadium is not entirely finished yet. However, it is in good enough condition for the Trojans to play there, and will feature temporary bathrooms and concessions stands for fans.
USC is coming off of its first NCAA Tournament appearance in ten years. Last season, the Trojans made it to the final of the Corvallis Regional before falling to Oregon State. Now, the Trojans are looking to get back to the postseason in 2026 as they open up their new home.
The first step in that journey is a three-game series against Pepperdine this weekend to open the year. Mason Edwards will start for the Trojans on Friday, followed by Grant Govel on Saturday and Andrew Johnson on Sunday.
First pitch will be at 6:00 p.m. Pacific time on Friday and Saturday, followed by a noon start on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus. All USC home games this season will also be free and open to the public!
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC baseball gets set to open new Dedeaux Field, 2026 season
Reporting by Adam Bradford, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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