Florida softball's SEC Tournament schedule is now set following a disappointing regular season finish. The Gators will shift their focus to the tournament after a series loss at Georgia.
Key points
Florida softball's SEC Tournament schedule is set
Gators lost their regular season finale against Georgia
Oklahoma won the SEC regular season title
Florida blew a 7-2 lead in their loss to Georgia
Fans can follow the Gators through live updates
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Florida softball SEC Tournament schedule set. How to follow the Gators?
Florida softball ended its regular season on a whimper with a series loss at Georgia, but the Gators attention has already shifted to the SEC Tournament.
The conferenceās regular season wrapped up Saturday evening, with the brackets revealed immediately after. Oklahoma won the SEC regular season title for the first time since joining the conference by one game over Alabama. The Sooners secured the outright crown with a series win over Texas A&M.
The Gators entered the weekend with a chance at the conference title, but they were doomed by a disastrous game and a half. UF blew a 7-2 lead in Fridayās loss to Georgia and were run-ruled Saturday for the first time this season.
The Crimson Tide overtook Florida for the conferenceās No. 2 spot with a sweep of South Carolina. Still, UF secured the valuable double-bye into the quarterfinals as a top four seed.
Hereās what you need to know regarding Florida softball in the SEC Tournament.
Florida starting pitcher/relief pitcher Olivia Miller (13) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Q&A
What is the schedule for the Florida softball SEC Tournament?
The schedule for the Florida softball SEC Tournament has been officially set, with specific matchups to be announced.
How did Florida softball perform in the regular season?
Florida softball ended the regular season with a series loss at Georgia, including a significant defeat where they blew a 7-2 lead.
Who won the SEC regular season title in softball?
Oklahoma won the SEC regular season title for the first time since joining the conference, finishing one game ahead of Alabama.
How can I follow the Florida Gators during the SEC Tournament?
Fans can follow the Florida Gators during the SEC Tournament through live updates and broadcasts available on various sports networks.
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Florida starting pitcher/relief pitcher Olivia Miller (13) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida outfielder Townsen Thomas (44) steals third during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida State has a mound conference during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida State utility Ashtyn Danley (11) grabs a fly against Florida during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) celebrates stealing home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) celebrates stealing home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) steals home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) steals home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) throws the double play getting Florida State utility Ashtyn Danley (11) out at second during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) celebrates a double against Florida State during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida State starting pitcher Lisabella Dimitrijevic (33) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida State starting pitcher Lisabella Dimitrijevic (33) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Kendall Grover (12) gets Florida State utility Hayley Griggs (1) out at third during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Kalie Matsuno (4) hits against Florida State during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida State starting pitcher Lisabella Dimitrijevic (33) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) hits during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) gets Florida State third baseman Jaysoni Beachum (42) out at second during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida Jocelyn Erickson (8) picks off Florida State starting pitcher Marlee Gaskell (4) at first during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) joins the team before a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida honors the flag during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Tim Walton gets ready before a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida starting pitcher/relief pitcher Olivia Miller (13) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida starting pitcher/relief pitcher Olivia Miller (13) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida starting pitcher/relief pitcher Olivia Miller (13) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida outfielder Townsen Thomas (44) steals third during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida State has a mound conference during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida State utility Ashtyn Danley (11) grabs a fly against Florida during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) celebrates stealing home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) celebrates stealing home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) steals home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) steals home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) throws the double play getting Florida State utility Ashtyn Danley (11) out at second during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) celebrates a double against Florida State during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida State starting pitcher Lisabella Dimitrijevic (33) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida State starting pitcher Lisabella Dimitrijevic (33) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Kendall Grover (12) gets Florida State utility Hayley Griggs (1) out at third during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Kalie Matsuno (4) hits against Florida State during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida State starting pitcher Lisabella Dimitrijevic (33) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) hits during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) gets Florida State third baseman Jaysoni Beachum (42) out at second during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida Jocelyn Erickson (8) picks off Florida State starting pitcher Marlee Gaskell (4) at first during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) joins the team before a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball SEC Tournament schedule set. How to follow the Gators?
Florida honors the flag during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida softball welcomes Florida State for rivalry game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Tim Walton gets ready before a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
When does Florida softball play in SEC Tournament?
First pitch in Florida softball's 2026 SEC Tournament debut against the winner of Game 4 is set for 11 a.m. ET Thursday, May 7 in the quarterfinals. If the Gators win, they'll play in the semifinals at 5 p.m. ET Friday, May 8. The championship is Saturday, May 9, at the same time.
Who does Florida softball play in SEC Tournament?
The Gators opponent is yet to be determined. They'll battle the winner of Game 4. That'll be No. 6 Texas A&M or the winner of No. 14 Auburn and No. 11 Missouri. The Tigers meet on Tuesday in the first round, and the Aggies meet the winner Wednesday in the second round at 11 a.m. on SEC Network. UF didn't play Texas A&M this season. It swept Missouri and took two of three from Auburn ā both at home.
What channel is Florida softball on in the SEC Tournament?
The 2026 SEC Softball Tournament will air on the SEC Network and ESPN. SEC Network will host games from the first round through the quarterfinals. The semifinals and conference championship game will air on ESPN.
2026 SEC Softball Tournament bracket
Click hereĀ to see the full 2026 SEC Softball Tournament bracket.
2026 SEC softball standings, conference records
OklahomaĀ (20-4)
Alabama (19-5)
Florida (17-7)
Texas (16-8)
TennesseeĀ (16-8)
Texas A&M (16-8)
Arkansas (15-9)
LSU (13-11)
Georgia (12-12)
Mississippi State (9-15)
Missouri (9-15)
South Carolina (7-17)
Ole MissĀ (6-18)
Auburn (4-20)
Kentucky (1-23)
2026 SEC Softball Tournament schedule
All times Eastern
First round (Tuesday, May 5)
Game 1:Ā No. 11 Missouri vs. No. 14 Auburn | 1 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 2:Ā No. 10 Mississippi State vs. No. 15 Kentucky | 4 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 3:Ā No. 12 South Carolina vs. No. 13 Ole Miss | 7 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Second round (Wednesday, May 6)
Game 4:Ā No. 6 Texas A&M vs. Game 1 (Missouri or Auburn) winner | 11 a.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 5:Ā No. 7 Arkansas vs. Game 2 winner (Mississippi State or Kentucky) | 2 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 6:Ā No. 5 Tennessee vs. Game 3 winner (South Carolina or Ole Miss) | 5 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 7:Ā No. 8 LSU vs. No. 9 Georgia | 8 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Quarterfinals (Thursday, May 7)
Game 8:Ā No. 3 Florida vs. Game 4 (Texas A&M, Missouri or Auburn) winner | 11 a.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 9:Ā No. 2 Alabama vs. Game 5 winner (Arkansas, Misssissippi State or Kentucky) | 2 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 10:Ā No. 4 Texas vs. Game 6 winner (Tennessee, South Carolina or Ole Miss) | 5 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Game 11:Ā No. 1 Oklahoma vs. Game 7 winner (LSU or Georgia) | 8 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Semifinals (Friday, May 8)
Game 12:Ā Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner | 5 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Game 13:Ā Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Championship (Saturday, May 9)
Game 14:Ā Game 12 winner vs. Game 13 winner | 5 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Noah Ram covers Florida Gators athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com and the USA TODAY Network. Contact him atĀ nram@usatodayco.com. Follow him on XĀ @Noah_ram1 and on Instagram @Ramreporter.
