Big 12 softball tournament bracket, schedule, TV channel, live streams, scores to watch 2026 championship
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With the regular season over, it’s time for Big 12 softball to focus on the annual conference tournament.
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Only a few Big 12 Tournament programs are a lock for the NCAA Tournament: No. 1 seed Texas Tech, No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 3 Arizona. There are a few programs in the tournament that could improve their chances of earning an at-large bid with a few wins this weekend, like Kansas and Central Florida.
The Red Raiders will look to defend their conference championship from last season, and if the regular season was any indication, they appear on track to do so. Star pitcher NiJaree Canady is already hot heading into the tournament — the senior is coming off a perfect five-inning game against Baylor last weekend.
Who will excel in Oklahoma City?
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Big 12 softball tournament, including the TV channel and streaming options for the conference championship.
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Where to watch the 2026 Big 12 softball tournament
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TV channel: ESPN (championship game)
Most of the action from the Big 12 softball tournament will be streamed exclusively on the ESPN app, but the championship will be broadcast on ESPN. Check out the full match schedule below.
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2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament Bracket
Complete seeding, bracket and team records for the 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament are below.
|
Place |
Team |
Registration (B12) |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Texas Technology |
50-5 (21-3) |
|
2 |
Oklahoma State |
37-14 (16-8) |
|
3 |
Arizona |
35-15 (16-8) |
|
4 |
UCF |
38-15-1 (14-9-1) |
|
5 |
Kansas |
34-18 (14-10) |
|
6 |
Arizona State |
38-16 (11-13) |
|
7 |
Utah |
35-19-1 (10-13-1) |
|
8 |
Baylor |
28-25 (10-13) |
2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament will be played Thursday through Saturday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
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Thursday May 7: Quarter-finals
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Match |
Time (ET) |
Watch |
|---|---|---|
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Game 1: No. 4 UCF vs. No. 5 Kansas |
Noon |
ESPN app |
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Game 2: No. 1 Texas Tech vs. No. 8 Baylor |
2:30 p.m. |
ESPN app |
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Game 3: No. 2 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 Utah |
6 p.m. |
ESPN app |
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Game 4: No. 3 Arizona vs. No. 6 Arizona State |
8:30 p.m. |
ESPN app |
Friday May 8: Semi-finals
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Match |
Time (ET) |
Watch |
|---|---|---|
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Game 5: Winner of game 1 vs. winner of game 2 |
4 p.m. |
ESPN app |
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Game 6: Winner of game 3 versus winner of game 4 |
8 p.m. |
ESPN app |
Saturday May 9: Championship
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Match |
Time (ET) |
Watch |
|---|---|---|
|
Semi-final winners |
Noon |
ESPN, ESPN app |
