The Race to Oklahoma City
The quest for the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) has reached a critical juncture. With the field now reduced to 16 competitive programs, the remaining teams are preparing for the Super Regional round to secure their spot in the final championship bracket.
The Super Regionals are scheduled to run from Thursday, May 21, through Sunday, May 24. Following this stage, the winners will advance to the Women’s College World Series starting May 28, with the ultimate championship series set to take place in Oklahoma City from June 3-5.
Super Regional Schedule Highlights
The action kicks off this week with several high-stakes matchups across the country. Here is the schedule for the opening games:
- Knoxville Super Regional: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Georgia (May 21, 7 p.m. ET on ESPN)
- Lincoln Super Regional: No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 4 Oklahoma State (May 21, 9 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Additional Regional Matchups
Fans can follow the progress across various host sites:
- Austin (Texas vs. Arizona State): Action begins May 22 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
- Fayetteville (Arkansas vs. Duke): The series starts May 22 at Noon ET on ESPNU.
- Gainesville (Florida vs. Texas Tech): Game 1 is set for May 22 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN.
- Los Angeles (UCLA vs. UCF): The teams face off May 22 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
- Norman (Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State): The opener takes place May 22 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN.
- Tuscaloosa (Alabama vs. LSU): Game 1 is scheduled for May 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
As teams battle for their ticket to Oklahoma City, viewers are encouraged to check local listings and streaming platforms for potential schedule adjustments regarding the "if necessary" third games in various regions.