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Before the NCAA tournament comes conference tournaments, which means it’s time for SEC softball to battle it out for a bid to the big dance.
The SEC tournament bracket will feature 15 programs in a single-elimination format, with an automatic bid on the line. Last year, Texas A&M and Oklahoma were declared co-champions after inclement weather caused the championship game to be canceled. As the regular season champs, Oklahoma took the automatic bid.
The Sooners have secured the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 bracket, earning them a bye until the quarterfinals. No. 2 Alabama follows close behind, as well as No. 3 Florida and No. 4 Texas. Can Oklahoma repeat as conference champions, or will another team take the trophy?
Be sure to tune in for all the action.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 SEC softball tournament, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual conference championship.
Where to watch SEC softball tournament: TV channels, live streams
The first three rounds of the SEC softball tournament will air on SEC Network. The semifinals and championship matchup will air on ESPN. See the full game schedule below.
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SEC softball tournament schedule 2026
The 2026 SEC softball tournament will start on Tuesday, May 5, and end on Saturday, May 9. All games will be played at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Tuesday, May 5: Opening Round
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 14 Auburn 6, No. 11 Missouri 2 | — | — |
| Game 2: No. 10 Mississippi State 4, No. 15 Kentucky 3 | — | — |
| Game 3: No. 13 Ole Miss 2, No. 12 South Carolina 0 | — | — |
Wednesday, May 6: Round 1
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 4: No. 14 Auburn 11, No. 6 Texas A&M 8 | — | — |
| Game 5: No. 7 Arkansas 3, No. 10 Mississippi State 0 | — | — |
| Game 6: No. 13 Ole Miss 4, No. 5 Tennessee 1 | — | — |
| Game 7: No. 8 LSU vs. No. 9 Georgia | 7:52 p.m. | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
Thursday, May 7: Quarterfinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 8: No. 3 Florida vs. No. 14 Auburn | 11 a.m. | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| Game 9: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 7 Arkansas | 2 p.m. | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| Game 10: No. 4 Texas vs. No. 13 Ole Miss | 5 p.m. | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| Game 11: No. 1 Oklahoma vs. Game 7 winner | 8 p.m. | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, May 8: Semifinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 12:Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner | 5 p.m. | ESPN, fubo, ESPN app |
| Game 13: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, fubo, ESPN app |
Saturday, May 9: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 5 p.m. | ESPN, fubo, ESPN app |
SEC softball tournament bracket 2026
The full seeding, bracket and team records for the 2026 SEC softball tournament are below. Seeds 5-7 get a bye for the first round and seeds 1-4 begin play in the quarterfinals.
| Seed | Team | Record (SEC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | 48-7 (20-4) |
| 2 | Alabama | 47-6 (19-5) |
| 3 | Florida | 47-9 (17-7) |
| 4 | Texas | 39-10 (16-8) |
| 5 | Tennessee | 42-9 (16-8) |
| 6 | Texas A&M | 36-16 (16-8) |
| 7 | Arkansas | 41-10 (15-9) |
| 8 | LSU | 37-16 (13-11) |
| 9 | Georgia | 36-17 (12-12) |
| 10 | Mississippi State | 37-17 (9-15) |
| 11 | Missouri | 28-28 (9-15) |
| 12 | South Carolina | 30-25 (7-17) |
| 13 | Ole Miss | 32-23 (6-18) |
| 14 | Auburn | 25-27 (4-20) |
| 15 | Kentucky | 26-28 (1-23) |