The 2026 SEC softball regular season has officially wrapped up, and the stage is set for an action-packed conference tournament. Oklahoma claimed the regular-season championship, earning the No. 1 overall seed as they look to dominate the postseason. All eyes will be on John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky, from Tuesday through Saturday, where the best of the SEC will battle for the title.
Host Kentucky enters as the No. 15 seed, while Tennessee, seeded No. 5, will kick off their tournament run on Wednesday in the second round. The Lady Vols will face the winner of the matchup between No. 12 South Carolina and No. 13 Ole Miss—a game that promises early drama.
Here’s the complete schedule for the SEC Tournament, with all game dates, first pitch times, and TV coverage:
Tuesday, May 5 (First Round)
- Game 1: No. 11 Missouri vs. No. 14 Auburn, 1 p.m. EDT (SEC Network)
- Game 2: No. 10 Mississippi State vs. No. 15 Kentucky, 35 mins after Game 1 (SEC Network)
- Game 3: No. 12 South Carolina vs. No. 13 Ole Miss, 35 mins after Game 2 (SEC Network)
Wednesday, May 6 (Second Round)
- Game 4: No. 6 Texas A&M vs. winner of Game 1, 11 a.m. EDT (SEC Network)
- Game 5: No. 7 Arkansas vs. winner of Game 2, 35 mins after Game 4 (SEC Network)
- Game 6: No. 5 Tennessee vs. winner of Game 3, 35 mins after Game 5 (SEC Network)
- Game 7: No. 8 LSU vs. No. 9 Georgia, 35 mins after Game 6 (SEC Network)
Thursday, May 7 (Quarterfinals)
- Game 8: No. 3 Florida vs. winner of Game 4, 11 a.m. EDT (SEC Network)
- Game 9: No. 2 Alabama vs. winner of Game 5, 35 mins after Game 8 (SEC Network)
- Game 10: No. 4 Texas vs. winner of Game 6, 35 mins after Game 9 (SEC Network)
- Game 11: No. 1 Oklahoma vs. winner of Game 7, 35 mins after Game 10 (SEC Network)
Friday, May 8 (Semifinals)
- Game 12: Winner of Game 8 vs. winner of Game 9, 5 p.m. EDT (ESPN)
- Game 13: Winner of Game 10 vs. winner of Game 11, 35 mins after Game 12 (ESPN)
Saturday, May 9 (Championship)
- Game 14: Winner of Game 12 vs. winner of Game 13, 5 p.m. EDT (ESPN)
With powerhouse programs like Oklahoma, Alabama, and Florida in the mix, plus dark horses like Tennessee and LSU, this tournament is shaping up to be a must-watch for any softball fan. Gear up for the action with your favorite team’s apparel and show your SEC pride!