The 2026 SEC Softball Tournament is underway, featuring some of the top programs in college softball battling for conference supremacy and postseason momentum. From early-round upsets to powerhouse matchups, here’s everything you need to know — including updated scores, full schedule, and how to watch.
2026 SEC Softball Tournament Bracket
The bracket showcases a competitive field led by top seeds like Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, and Texas, with lower seeds already making noise early in the tournament.
First Round Results (Tuesday, May 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
Auburn, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss advanced with solid opening-round performances to move into the second round.
Second Round Results (Wednesday, May 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
- Game 7: No. 8 LSU vs. No. 9 Georgia (following Game 6) | SEC Network
The second round featured major upsets, with Auburn and Ole Miss knocking off higher-seeded opponents to continue their tournament runs.
Quarterfinal Schedule (Thursday, May 7)
- Game 8: No. 3 Florida vs. No. 14 Auburn — 11 a.m. ET | SEC Network
- Game 9: No. 2 Alabama vs. Arkansas — 35 mins after Game 8 | SEC Network
- Game 10: No. 4 Texas vs. winner of LSU/Georgia — 35 mins after Game 9 | SEC Network
- Game 11: No. 1 Oklahoma vs. winner of LSU/Georgia — 35 mins after Game 10 | SEC Network
Top seeds enter the tournament here, setting up high-stakes matchups.
Semifinals (Friday, May 8)
- Game 12: Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 9 — 5 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Game 13: Winner of Game 10 vs. Winner of Game 11 — 35 mins after Game 12 | ESPN
Championship Game (Saturday, May 9)
- Game 14: Winner of Game 12 vs. Winner of Game 13 — 5 p.m. ET | ESPN
The championship game will determine the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament champion and could impact NCAA Tournament seeding.
How to Watch the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament
- TV Channels: SEC Network, ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+, and participating TV providers
- Dates: May 5–May 9, 2026
Key Storylines
- Cinderella runs: Auburn and Ole Miss are already proving dangerous as double-digit seeds.
- Top seeds debut: Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, and Texas enter in the quarterfinals with fresh legs.
- Postseason implications: Strong performances here can boost NCAA tournament seeding and momentum.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 SEC Softball Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with early upsets and elite teams set to collide in the later rounds. As the competition intensifies, expect dramatic finishes and standout performances leading into championship weekend.