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The Big 12 softball tournament is set to begin, featuring top seeds Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and Arizona. Teams like Kansas and Central Florida aim to enhance their NCAA tournament chances with strong performances.
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With the regular season wrapped up, it's time for Big 12 softball to shift its focus to the annual conference tournament.
Only a few programs in the Big 12 tournament 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 at an at-large bid with a few wins this weekend, like Kansas and Central Florida.
The Red Raiders will be looking to defend their conference championship from last season, and if the regular season was any indication, they seem on track to do so. Star pitcher NiJaree Canady is already hot heading into the tournament — the senior just threw a five-inning perfect 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 TV channel and streaming options for the conference championship.
Most of the action during the Big 12 softball tournament will stream exclusively on the ESPN app, but the championship will be broadcast on ESPN. See the full game schedule below.
The schedule for the 2026 Big 12 softball tournament includes various matchups that will be announced closer to the event.
The favorites in the 2026 Big 12 softball tournament are Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and Arizona, who are all strong contenders.
The 2026 Big 12 softball tournament will be available to watch on designated TV channels and live streaming platforms, details of which will be provided closer to the tournament.
Teams like Kansas and Central Florida need to secure wins in the Big 12 tournament to improve their chances for an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament.

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The full seeding, bracket and team records for the 2026 Big 12 softball tournament are below.
| Place | Team | Record (B12) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Tech | 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) |
The 2026 Big 12 softball tournament will be played Thursday through Saturday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 4 UCF vs. No. 5 Kansas | Noon | ESPN app |
| Game 2: No. 1 Texas Tech vs. No. 8 Baylor | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Game 3: No. 2 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 Utah | 6 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Game 4: No. 3 Arizona vs. No. 6 Arizona State | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 4 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 8 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | Noon | ESPN, ESPN app |