
A year ago, Texas won the opening game of the best-of-three Women’s College World Series finals but Texas Tech bounced back in Game 2. The Red Raiders hope history repeats itself in 2026.
The opening game of this year’s WCWS finals saw the Longhorns ride a five-run first inning to a comfortable 7-3 victory, with Teagan Kavan pitching a complete game and Katie Stewart hitting her 31st home run of the season.
NiJaree Canady didn’t start for Tech in the opener but did pitch 1 1/3 innings in relief of Kaitlyn Terry. Now the Red Raiders will rely on their superstar to keep their season alive and force a decisive Game 3.
Here’s everything you need to know about Texas vs. Texas Tech softball, including TV channel and streaming options for the WCWS game.
What channel is Texas vs. Texas Tech softball on tonight?
All three Women’s College World Series finals games will be broadcast on ESPN, with Beth Mowins, Michele Smith and Jessica Mendoza on the call.
Fans can stream every 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 vs. Texas Tech softball start time
- Date: Thursday, June 4
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
The best-of-three series will continue Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Women’s College World Series finals schedule, scores
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Wed., June 3 | Game 1: Texas 7, Texas Tech 3 | — | — |
| Thu., June 4 | Game 2: Texas Tech vs. Texas | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Fri., June 5 | Game 3: Texas vs. Texas Tech* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
* If necessary
Women’s College World Series champions list
Here are the last 10 WCWS winners and runners-up. There was no tournament in 2020 due to COVID-19.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas | Texas Tech |
| 2024 | Oklahoma | Texas |
| 2023 | Oklahoma | Florida State |
| 2022 | Oklahoma | Texas |
| 2021 | Oklahoma | Florida State |
| 2019 | UCLA | Oklahoma |
| 2018 | Florida State | Washington |
| 2017 | Oklahoma | Florida |
| 2016 | Oklahoma | Auburn |
| 2015 | Florida | Michigan |
