Alabama softball hosts LSU in NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional: What to know

After a clean sweep in the Tuscaloosa Regional, Alabama softball continues its journey to Oklahoma City with one last weekend at Rhoads Stadium.

The No. 1 overall-seeded Crimson Tide secured an NCAA super regional berth with a 9-0 championship win over SC Upstate after starting regional play with a 8-0 run-rule win (five innings) over the Spartans. Alabama also claimed a 3-0 shutout over Belmont in-between.

Now, Alabama hosts No. 16 overall-seeded LSU for the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Tigers are coming off a 7-2 regional championship win over Virginia Tech. The winner of the super regional round will advance to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City from May 28 to June 5.

Here’s everything you need to know about the last series of the 2026 season at Rhoads Stadium.

Who is in Alabama softball’s NCAA Super Regional?

Alabama softball will host No. 16 overall seed LSU for the Tuscaloosa Super Regional series at Rhoads Stadium.

Alabama and LSU did not play in the regular season nor the SEC Tournament. Alabama finished second in the conference with a 19-5 league record. LSU was eighth at 13-11.

NCAA Tournament Tuscaloosa Super Regional full schedule, bracket

WHERE: Rhoads Stadium

  • Game 1: 6 p.m. CT on Friday, May 22
  • Game 2: 2 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 23
  • Game 3: TBD on Sunday, May 24 (if necessary)

What channel are Alabama softball super regional games?

  • TV channel: ESPN2, ESPN
  • Streaming: Fubo

The Tuscaloosa Super Regional opener Friday will air on ESPN2, which can be streamed on Fubo. Saturday’s matchup will air on ESPN. TV information for the potential third game has yet to be released.

NCAA Softball Tournament 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.

Alabama softball tickets in Tuscaloosa Super Regional

Tickets for the Tuscaloosa Super Regional will go on sale at 9 a.m. CT Monday, May 18 on RollTide.com. If single session tickets are available, they will go on sale at 9 a.m. CT Thursday, May 21.

Need other options to look for tickets? Look for StubHub to help.

What else should I know before attending Tuscaloosa Super Regional?

Rhoads Stadium is a cashless venue. Alabama athletics has a clear bag policy.

NCAA softball super regional format

Alabama softball and LSU will play in a best-of-three series for a spot in the Women’s College World Series. If one team wins the first two games consecutively, a third game will not be necessary.

The winner of the super regional round will advance to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City from May 28 to June 5.

Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com.

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