2026 SEC softball event: Bracket, schedule, scores

The 2026 SEC softball event continues Friday, Could 8, as groups play for an automated bid to the 2026 NCAA softball event. Kentucky will host the 15-team single-elimination contest at John Cropp Stadium till a champion is topped on Saturday, Could 9.

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Texas A&M and Oklahoma have been declared co-champions in 2025 after inclement climate prevented the championship recreation from being performed at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Since no recreation was performed, the automated bid was given to the Sooners, who have been the common season champs. 

Earlier than the motion will get began and the NCAA event choice present airs on Sunday, Could 10, this is every thing you must know concerning the 2026 SEC softball event. 

2026 SEC softball event bracket

Try the bracket for the 2026 SEC softball event.

2026 SEC softball event schedule, scores

All instances listed in ET. Occasions are topic to vary. 

• Semifinals: Friday, Could 8
  • Sport 12 | No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Florida | 5 p.m. | ESPN
  • Sport 13 | No. 4 Texas vs. No. 9 Georgia | 35 minutes following Sport 12 | ESPN
• Championship closing: Saturday, Could 9
  • Sport 14 | winner of Sport 12 vs. winner of Sport 13 | 5 p.m. | ESPN

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• First spherical: Tuesday, Could 5
  • No. 14 Auburn 6, No. 11 Missouri 2
  • No. 10 Mississippi State 4, No. 15 Kentucky 3
  • No. 13 Ole Miss 2, No. 12 South Carolina 0
• Second spherical: Wednesday, Could 6
  • No. 14 Auburn 11, No. 6 Texas A&M 8 
  • No. 7 Arkansas 3, No. 10 Mississippi State 0
  • No. 13 Ole Miss 4, No. 5 Tennessee 1
  • No. 9 Georgia 7, No. 8 LSU 3
• Quarterfinals: Thursday, Could 7
  • No. 3 Florida 10, No. 14 Auburn 9 
  • No. 2 Alabama 7, No. 7 Arkansas 1
  • No. 4 Texas 6, No. 13 Ole Miss 0
  • No. 9 Georgia 10, No. 1 Oklahoma 5

SEC softball event championship historical past

Alabama and Florida maintain probably the most SEC titles (6) because the inception of the event in 1997. What as soon as began as a six-team, double elimination occasion has developed all through the years and most not too long ago expanded to a 15-team event in 2025 after welcoming Oklahoma and Texas to the convention.