Alabama softball hosts the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional from May 15-17, featuring teams like USC Upstate and Belmont. The Crimson Tide earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
Key points
Alabama softball hosts NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional
Regional dates are May 15-17
Alabama earned No. 1 overall seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament
Participating teams include USC Upstate, Belmont, and Southeastern Louisiana
The Crimson Tide earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010, putting Alabama in position to host both a regional and, if it advances, a super regional.
The Tuscaloosa Regional field includes Alabama (49-7), USC Upstate (36-21), Belmont (40-11) and Southeastern Louisiana (46-14). The double-elimination regional will run May 15-17.
Here's everything you need to know about the Tuscaloosa Regional.
Who is in Alabama softball’s NCAA Regional?
The Tuscaloosa Regional includes No. 1 overall seed Alabama, USC Upstate (36-21), Belmont (40-11) and Southeastern Louisiana (46-14).
Alabama will open regional play against USC Upstate at noon CT Friday, May 15 at Rhoads Stadium.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Members of the University of Alabama ROTC present the colors on an evening when members of the armed forces and veterans were honored at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
Q&A
What teams are participating in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional?
The participating teams include Alabama, USC Upstate, Belmont, and Southeastern Louisiana.
When is the Alabama softball Tuscaloosa Regional scheduled?
The Tuscaloosa Regional is scheduled from May 15 to May 17.
Where can I buy tickets for the Alabama softball regional games?
Tickets for the Alabama softball regional games can typically be purchased through the official Alabama athletics website or at the stadium.
What is the significance of Alabama earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament?
Earning the No. 1 overall seed allows Alabama to host both a regional and, potentially, a super regional if they advance.
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April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters from the 908th flying training wing at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery do the first ever flyover at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters from the 908th flying training wing at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery do the first ever flyover at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff snags a fly ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Ana Roman fields a double and throws to second at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Tori Ensley celebrates after hitting a double at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina base runner Tori Ensley is tagged out as she dives back to second by Alabama second baseman Jena Young at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields a ball and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins fields a short fly ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields a ball and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields a ball and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Ana Roman slides safely into second as South Carolina second baseman Karley Shelton has a throw from the outfield get away from her at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A Bama fan holds up a sing asking for a home run at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A youth softball team cheers for the Crimson Tide at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White drifts back to grab a fly ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A ball hit up the middle is just out of reach of Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles talks with pitcher Jocelyn Briski at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young can’t handle a hard-hit ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White makes a running catch near the warning track for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy gives a high five to Alabama batter Brooke Wells as she rounds third after hitting a two-run homer at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brooke Wells reaches the plate after hitting a two-run homer at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young fields a grounder before throwing to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff lays down a bunt at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Taco takes hot sauce in the traditional race at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Jocelyn Briski pitches at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young makes a catch in foul territory for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy poses for a photo with several players at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players huddle with head coach Patrick Murphy at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Assistant coach Kayla Braud talks to assistant coach Lance McMahon before the game at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Members of the University of Alabama ROTC present the colors on an evening when members of the armed forces and veterans were honored at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Members of the University of Alabama ROTC present the colors on an evening when members of the armed forces and veterans were honored at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters from the 908th flying training wing at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery do the first ever flyover at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters from the 908th flying training wing at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery do the first ever flyover at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff snags a fly ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Ana Roman fields a double and throws to second at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Tori Ensley celebrates after hitting a double at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina base runner Tori Ensley is tagged out as she dives back to second by Alabama second baseman Jena Young at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields a ball and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins fields a short fly ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields a ball and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields a ball and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Ana Roman slides safely into second as South Carolina second baseman Karley Shelton has a throw from the outfield get away from her at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A Bama fan holds up a sing asking for a home run at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A youth softball team cheers for the Crimson Tide at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White drifts back to grab a fly ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A ball hit up the middle is just out of reach of Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles talks with pitcher Jocelyn Briski at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young can’t handle a hard-hit ball at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White makes a running catch near the warning track for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy gives a high five to Alabama batter Brooke Wells as she rounds third after hitting a two-run homer at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brooke Wells reaches the plate after hitting a two-run homer at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young fields a grounder before throwing to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff lays down a bunt at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Taco takes hot sauce in the traditional race at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Jocelyn Briski pitches at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young makes a catch in foul territory for an out at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy poses for a photo with several players at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players huddle with head coach Patrick Murphy at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
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Alabama vs South Carolina - SEC Softball
April 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Assistant coach Kayla Braud talks to assistant coach Lance McMahon before the game at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.
Tuscaloosa Regional full schedule, bracket
Friday, May 15
Game 1: Alabama vs. USC Upstate, noon CT
Game 2: Belmont vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2:30 p.m. CT
Saturday, May 16
Game 3: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, 1 p.m. CT
Game 4: Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser, 3:30 p.m. CT
Game 5: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 3 Loser, 6 p.m. CT
Sunday, May 17
Game 6: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, noon CT
Game 7: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 6 Loser (if necessary), 2:30 p.m. CT
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Audrey Vandagriff and Gerritt Griggs embrace after Vandagriff drove Griggs home to win in the bottom of the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Ana Roman makes the catch on a fly ball for an out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo watches a pitch carefully as she waits to bat in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielders Ambrey Taylor and Salen Hawkins talk during a time out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins makes a throw from deep in the hole to get an out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky second baseman Allie Blum fields and throws to first for an out from her knees in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff is out at first as Kentucky second baseman Allie Blum covers on a bunt in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky shortstop Maddy Clark goes far into the hole to make a play but can’t throw to first in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky shortstop Maddy Clark can’t find the handle on a throw as Alabama base runner Jena Young steals second in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor throws to first for an out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama softball alum Jenna Johnson holds up a big head of her sister, current Alabama player Lauren Johnson, as she cheers from the left field stands in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten makes a pitch in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten makes a pitch in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young fields a grounder and flips to second to force out a Kentucky base runner in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins catches a throw with her bare hand to force out Kentucky base runner Peyton Plotts in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins catches a throw with her bare hand to force out Kentucky base runner Peyton Plotts in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Fans in the Brickyard, including the Diamond Divas youth softball team, cheer on the Tide in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky left fielder Reaghan Oney hangs onto a catch as she runs into the fence in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Hot sauce and taco have a grappling match as they run their race in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy talks to players Lauren Johnson and Alexis Pupillo during a timeout in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo points to softball alumni in the left field stands as she celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama softball alumni reach out to high-five Alexis Pupillo after she hit a homer in the Alabama half of the inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles and Kentucky base runner Allie Blum collide at home plate on a meaningless play as the hit ball was ruled foul in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles is late with a tag as Kentucky base runner Allie Blum slides home with a run. in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky players celebrate a run-scoring hit in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky battery Maddy Clark is all smiles as she rounds the bases after hitting a homer to give Kentucky a lead in the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky players celebrate a homer by teammate Maddy Clark to give the Wildcats a two-run lead in the top of the 7th in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Larissa Preuitt makes the catch on ball near the fence to record and out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Softball alumni yell the Bama cheer from the left field stands as they watch game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky. The Crimson Tide did them proud, coming from behind in the bottom of the 7th to post three runs to win the game 5-4.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky players look to an umpire for an explanation after a missed call on a catch in the outfield was overturned, allowing an Alabama run to score to tie the game in the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky. Alabama scored 3 in the bottom of the 7th to win.
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Audrey Vandagriff and Gerritt Griggs embrace after Vandagriff drove Griggs home to win in the bottom of the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Audrey Vandagriff and Gerritt Griggs embrace after Vandagriff drove Griggs home to win in the bottom of the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Audrey Vandagriff and Gerritt Griggs embrace after Vandagriff drove Griggs home to win in the bottom of the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Ana Roman makes the catch on a fly ball for an out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo watches a pitch carefully as she waits to bat in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielders Ambrey Taylor and Salen Hawkins talk during a time out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins makes a throw from deep in the hole to get an out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky second baseman Allie Blum fields and throws to first for an out from her knees in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff is out at first as Kentucky second baseman Allie Blum covers on a bunt in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky shortstop Maddy Clark goes far into the hole to make a play but can’t throw to first in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky shortstop Maddy Clark can’t find the handle on a throw as Alabama base runner Jena Young steals second in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor throws to first for an out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama softball alum Jenna Johnson holds up a big head of her sister, current Alabama player Lauren Johnson, as she cheers from the left field stands in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten makes a pitch in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten makes a pitch in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young fields a grounder and flips to second to force out a Kentucky base runner in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins catches a throw with her bare hand to force out Kentucky base runner Peyton Plotts in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins catches a throw with her bare hand to force out Kentucky base runner Peyton Plotts in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Fans in the Brickyard, including the Diamond Divas youth softball team, cheer on the Tide in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky left fielder Reaghan Oney hangs onto a catch as she runs into the fence in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Hot sauce and taco have a grappling match as they run their race in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy talks to players Lauren Johnson and Alexis Pupillo during a timeout in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo points to softball alumni in the left field stands as she celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama softball alumni reach out to high-five Alexis Pupillo after she hit a homer in the Alabama half of the inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles and Kentucky base runner Allie Blum collide at home plate on a meaningless play as the hit ball was ruled foul in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles is late with a tag as Kentucky base runner Allie Blum slides home with a run. in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky players celebrate a run-scoring hit in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky battery Maddy Clark is all smiles as she rounds the bases after hitting a homer to give Kentucky a lead in the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky players celebrate a homer by teammate Maddy Clark to give the Wildcats a two-run lead in the top of the 7th in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Larissa Preuitt makes the catch on ball near the fence to record and out in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Softball alumni yell the Bama cheer from the left field stands as they watch game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky. The Crimson Tide did them proud, coming from behind in the bottom of the 7th to post three runs to win the game 5-4.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky players look to an umpire for an explanation after a missed call on a catch in the outfield was overturned, allowing an Alabama run to score to tie the game in the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky. Alabama scored 3 in the bottom of the 7th to win.
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Alabama comes back in bottom of the 7th to defeat Kentucky
April 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Audrey Vandagriff and Gerritt Griggs embrace after Vandagriff drove Griggs home to win in the bottom of the 7th inning in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.
The Tuscaloosa Regional full broadcast schedule has yet to be released. Alabama's opener vs. USC Upstate will air on SEC Network, which can be streamed on Fubo. Friday's matchup between Belmont vs. Southeastern Louisiana will air on ESPN+.
Parking at Rhoads Stadium
Parking passes can be bought from the University of Alabama.
If you're looking for free parking, the Northeast commuter lot at the corner of Campus Drive and Peter Bryce Blvd is open and can be accessed from US 82/McFarland Blvd.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Fans hold up fans with head coach Patrick Murphy’s face on them as they take a selfie at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy smiles as he and his players watch a tribute video from former players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy smiles as he and his players watch a tribute video from former players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy is celebrated by his players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was honored before the game for becoming the first and only SEC coach to lead a team to 500 conference wins.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy is celebrated by his players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was honored before the game for becoming the first and only SEC coach to lead a team to 500 conference wins.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy is celebrated by his players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was honored before the game for becoming the first and only SEC coach to lead a team to 500 conference wins.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo makes contact with a pitch at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A runner on first advances toward second as Alabama batter Marlie Giles connects with a pitch at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Marlie Giles connects with a pitch at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells catches a foul pop in front of the Kentucky dugout at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Jena Young celebrates after doubling to left center at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff celebrates a double to right center at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Amrey Taylor fields and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White catches a fly ball near the fence for an out at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney can’t reach a ball the clears the fence for a home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney falls to the warning track after hitting the fence while trying to catch a home run by Alabama batter Marlie Giles at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Marlie Giles turns to see if Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney is okay after she hit the fence trying to catch Giles’ home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players including Ana Roman rush to the plate to celebrate with Marlie Giles after she hit a two run homer at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players, including Salen Hawkins (47) rush to home plate to celebrate a home run by Brooke Wells at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brooke Wells comes home with a home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Coach Patrick Murphy congratulates Alabama batter Ana Roman as she rounds third on her home run trot at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Ana Roman celebrates her home run as she jogs down the third base line at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Ana Roman celebrates her home run as she jogs down the third base line at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; First base coach Kyla Braud and base runner Salen Hawkins look to head coach Patrick Murphy for the sign at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Children fan each other behind the Kentucky bullpen as they watch pitchers warm up at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Fans hold up fans with head coach Patrick Murphy’s face on them as they take a selfie at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Fans hold up fans with head coach Patrick Murphy’s face on them as they take a selfie at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy smiles as he and his players watch a tribute video from former players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy smiles as he and his players watch a tribute video from former players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was celebrated for becoming the first and only SEC softball coach to have 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy is celebrated by his players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was honored before the game for becoming the first and only SEC coach to lead a team to 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy is celebrated by his players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was honored before the game for becoming the first and only SEC coach to lead a team to 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Head coach Patrick Murphy is celebrated by his players at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series. Murphy was honored before the game for becoming the first and only SEC coach to lead a team to 500 conference wins.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo makes contact with a pitch at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A runner on first advances toward second as Alabama batter Marlie Giles connects with a pitch at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Marlie Giles connects with a pitch at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells catches a foul pop in front of the Kentucky dugout at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Jena Young celebrates after doubling to left center at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff celebrates a double to right center at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Amrey Taylor fields and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White catches a fly ball near the fence for an out at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney can’t reach a ball the clears the fence for a home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney falls to the warning track after hitting the fence while trying to catch a home run by Alabama batter Marlie Giles at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Marlie Giles turns to see if Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney is okay after she hit the fence trying to catch Giles’ home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players including Ana Roman rush to the plate to celebrate with Marlie Giles after she hit a two run homer at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players, including Salen Hawkins (47) rush to home plate to celebrate a home run by Brooke Wells at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brooke Wells comes home with a home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Coach Patrick Murphy congratulates Alabama batter Ana Roman as she rounds third on her home run trot at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Ana Roman celebrates her home run as she jogs down the third base line at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Ana Roman celebrates her home run as she jogs down the third base line at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; First base coach Kyla Braud and base runner Salen Hawkins look to head coach Patrick Murphy for the sign at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
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Alabama downs Kentucky in SEC Softball
April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Children fan each other behind the Kentucky bullpen as they watch pitchers warm up at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.
How to get tickets for Alabama softball in NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional
Tickets for the Tuscaloosa Regional will go on sale on Monday, May 11 at 9 a.m. CT on RollTide.com. If single session tickets are available, they will go on sale at 9 a.m. CT Thursday, May 14.
Need other options to look for tickets? Look for StubHub to help.
What else should I know before attending Tuscaloosa Regional?
Rhoads Stadium is a cashless venue. Alabama athletics has a clear bag policy.
What is the format of an NCAA softball regional?
The NCAA softball regional is double elimination.
A team is not eliminated until it loses twice. The winner of the Tuscaloosa Regional will advance to the super regional round, where it will play in a best-of-three series for a spot in the Women’s College World Series.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players Kinley Pate and Marlie Giles yell from the dugout after the third consecutive Alabama batter bunted safely against Texas to load the bases in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama basse runner Alexis Pupillo slides home with a run against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Marlie Giles slides home with a run against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama player Kristen White prays along the third baseline before the game with Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles and pitcher Vic Moten confer during the first inning during the game with Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor takes a throw but too late to get Texas base runner Kayden Henry in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Texas head coach Mike White high fives Kayden Henry after she hit a long home run to center in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Texas batter Kayden Henry gestures to teammates as she comes home after hitting a long home run in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Lauren Johnson throws to second after fielding a base hit by a Texas batter in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A ball hit by a Texas batter is out of reach of Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Marlie Giles celebrates with teammate Jena Young after Giles scored against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy talks to batter Lauren Johnson during a Texas time out in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Salen Hawkins celebrates after scoring a run against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brooke Wells connects for a three-run double in a six run second inning against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama basse runner Alexis Pupillo slides home with a run against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brooke Wells gestures to the dugout after hitting a three-run double against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Brooke Wells is congratulated after driving in three runs then scoring herself by Marlie Giles during the second game with Texas in the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Brooke Wells is congratulated after driving in three runs then scoring herself by Jena Young during the second game with Texas in the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor fields and throws to first against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles forces out a Texas runner at home plate and looks to throw to a base in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten reacts after striking out a Texas batter to end an inning and get Alabama out of a bases-loaded jam in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Audrey Vandagriff is safe at first after bunting and the throw pulled Texas player Leighann Goode off the base in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor snags a ground right on the line against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players Kinley Pate and Marlie Giles yell from the dugout after the third consecutive Alabama batter bunted safely against Texas to load the bases in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players Kinley Pate and Marlie Giles yell from the dugout after the third consecutive Alabama batter bunted safely against Texas to load the bases in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama basse runner Alexis Pupillo slides home with a run against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Marlie Giles slides home with a run against Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama player Kristen White prays along the third baseline before the game with Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles and pitcher Vic Moten confer during the first inning during the game with Texas in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor takes a throw but too late to get Texas base runner Kayden Henry in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Texas head coach Mike White high fives Kayden Henry after she hit a long home run to center in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Texas batter Kayden Henry gestures to teammates as she comes home after hitting a long home run in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Lauren Johnson throws to second after fielding a base hit by a Texas batter in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama evens Easter series with win over Texas
April 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A ball hit by a Texas batter is out of reach of Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor in game 2 of the Easter weekend series at Rhoads Stadium.
