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The 2026 Women's College World Series will get started Thursday with a highly anticipated matchup between No. 11 Texas Tech and Mississippi State.
Texas Tech is no stranger to the WCWS stage, especially after falling just short to Texas in last year's national championship series. The Red Raiders have an explosive offense, and one of the best pitching staffs in the nation behind the powerhouse duo of NiJaree Canady and Kaitlyn Terry.
Meanwhile, Mississippi State will be playing in the program's first Women's College World Series game. The unseeded Bulldogs stunned softball giant Oklahoma in the Norman super regional, forcing the Sooners to miss the WCWS for the first time since 2015.
Who will secure a much-needed win to open play in Oklahoma City?
Here's everything you need to know about Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State softball, including TV channel and streaming options for the WCWS game.
What channel is Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State softball on today?
The Women's College World Series matchup between Texas Tech and Mississippi State will be broadcast on ESPN with Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza and Holly Rowe on the call.
Fans can stream the game via the ESPN app or fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State softball start time
- Date: Thursday, May 28
- Time: Noon ET | 11 a.m. CT
Texas Tech and Mississippi State will face off on Thursday, May 28 at Noon ET. The game will be played at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Women's College World Series schedule, scores 2026
Thursday, May 28
| Game 1: Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 2: Texas vs. Tennessee | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 3: Alabama vs. UCLA | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 4: Nebraska vs. Arkansas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
Friday, May 29
| Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 6: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
Saturday, May 30
| Game 7: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
Sunday, May 31
| Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
Monday, June 1
| Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 12: Game 11 rematch* | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 13: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 14: Game 13 rematch* | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
* If necessary
Women's College World Series finals schedule 2026
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Game 1 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Thursday, June 4 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Friday, June 5 | Game 3* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
* If necessary
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