ESPN Hits Home Run with Nearly 3,200 Regular Season Softball Games Across Platforms (2024)

ESPN Hits Home Run with Nearly 3,200 Regular Season Softball Games Across Platforms (1)

  • Nearly 200 Games Across the Linear Networks of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, SEC Network and Longhorn Network
  • 10 Top-5 Regular Season Matchups
  • Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Returns for Fifth Year
  • 7Innings Podcast Back for Seventh Season

ESPN is set for another year of industry-leading coverage of Division I college softball, with nearly 200 matchups across its linear platforms: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network. The remaining nearly 3,000 games will be streamed on ESPN+, ESPN3, Big 12 Now on ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra (ACCNX).

The action begins with the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield – ESPN Events’ owned-and-operated softball tournament – featuring 16 teams in 40 games over the course of four days (Feb. 15-18). Details regarding participants, schedule of play and commentator teams can be found on the event website.

ESPN’s 7Innings Podcast returns for a seventh season, providing listeners with in-depth information and insights about collegiate softball and the latest storylines across the sport, plus game previews and recaps. The voice of softball, Beth Mowins, helms the show as host, joined by a rotating cast of analysts that includes Jenny Dalton-Hill, Danielle Lawrie, Jessica Mendoza, Erin Miller, Holly Rowe, Amanda Scarborough, Madison Shipman and Michele Smith. The first episode of the season will drop in February.

Schedule Highlights

  • Appearances by 22 of the ESPN.com/USA Softball Preseason Top 25 on ESPN platforms in the regular season
  • More than 80 regular season television appearances by the preseason top 5 teams: No. 1 Oklahoma (5), No. 2 Tennessee (17), No. 3 Stanford (12), No. 4 Florida State (12) and No. 5 Texas (34)
  • 10 top 5 matchups across ESPN networks:
    • Feb. 15: No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 4 Florida State (ESPNU)
    • Feb. 16: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Stanford (ESPN2)
    • Feb. 16: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Texas (Longhorn Network)
    • Feb. 16: No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 5 Texas (ESPN2)
    • Feb. 18: No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 2 Tennessee (ESPN)
    • Feb. 24: No. 3 Stanford at No. 5 Texas (Longhorn Network)
    • Mar. 20: No. 5 Texas at No. 4 Florida State (ACC Network)
    • Apr. 5: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas (ESPNU)
    • Apr. 6: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas (ESPN)
    • Apr. 7: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas (Longhorn Network)

The Road to the Women’s College World Series
ESPN continues as the home of the NCAA Division I Softball postseason, from the Selection Show to every pitch of the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla. (May 30-June 6/7).

SEC Network will present more than 55 matchups throughout the regular season leading into the SEC Tournament (May 7-11). As in previous years, SEC Network will televise the early rounds of the tournament, with the semifinals and championship game on ESPN2. SEC Network+ will feature more than 240 additional SEC softball games.

ACC Network will televise nearly 45 regular season games, as well as the entire ACC Softball Tournament, with the championship set for ESPN2. ACC Network Extra will stream more than 240 additional ACC softball games.

Big 12 Now on ESPN+ will feature more than 150 regular season softball games on the platform, while Longhorn Network will showcase all home games of the No. 5 Texas Longhorns – including the Lone Star State and Longhorn Invitationals, totaling 36 games this season.

ESPN+ will feature almost 2,500 regular season games representing 21 conferences including the American, America East, Atlantic Ten, ASUN, Big 12, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Conference USA, Horizon League, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Missouri Valley, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, SoCon, Southland, Sun Belt, West Coast and Western Athletic conferences.

2024 NCAA Division I Regular Season Softball Schedule – ESPN Platforms

DateTime (ET)Game Platform
Fri, Feb 99 p.m.No. 5 Texas at No. 8 UCLAESPN
Sun, Feb 114 p.m.No. 11 Oklahoma State at No. 8 UCLAESPN
Thu, Feb 1510 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 3 Stanford vs. Georgia Tech
ESPNU
11 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Kentucky vs. North Carolina
ACC Network
1 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Georgia
SEC Network
2 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 15 LSU vs. Georgia Tech
ACC Network
4 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 4 Florida State
ESPNU
5 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Wisconsin vs. Kentucky
ESPN+
Fri, Feb 1610 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 11 Oklahoma State
ESPNU
NoonShriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 25 Northwestern vs. No. 15 LSU
SEC Network
12:30 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 10 Washington vs. Minnesota
ESPN+
1 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 8 UCLA
ESPNU
2 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
UCF vs. North Carolina
ACC Network
3 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Stanford
ESPN2
3:30 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. Wisconsin
ESPN+
4 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 8 UCLA
ESPN+
5 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Georgia Tech vs. Minnesota
ESPN+
6 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Texas
Longhorn Network
8 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
UCF vs. Wisconsin
ESPN+
9 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 5 Texas
ESPN2
Sat, Feb 179 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 25 Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech
ACC Network
10 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 4 Florida State
ESPN2
10 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Wisconsin vs. No. 10 Washington
ESPN+
10:30 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. No. 15 LSU
SEC Network
NoonShriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 2 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech
ESPN+
1 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Minnesota vs. No. 3 Stanford
ESPN+
1 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Kentucky vs. UCF
ESPN+
2 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 5 Texas vs. North Carolina
ESPN+
4 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 8 UCLA vs. No. 3 Tennessee
ESPNU
4 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. No. 25 Northwestern
ESPN+
4:30 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Minnesota vs. No. 6 Georgia
ESPN+
5 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 15 LSU vs. No. 10 Washington
ESPN+
7 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Kentucky vs. No. 5 Texas
Longhorn Network
Sun, Feb 189:30 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 10 Washington vs. North Carolina
ACC Network
9:30 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Minnesota vs. No. 15 LSU
SEC Network
9:30 a.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 5 Texas vs. No. 25 Northwestern
ESPN2
12:30 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
Georgia Tech vs. No. 11 Oklahoma State
ESPN+
12:30 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
UCF vs. No. 25 Northwestern
ESPN+
1:30 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
North Carolina vs. No. 8 UCLA
ESPN+
6 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
UCF vs. No. 8 UCLA
ESPN
8 p.m.Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield
No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 2 Tennessee
ESPN
Wed, Feb 216 p.m.Houston Christian at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Fri, Feb 23NoonNo. 3 Stanford vs. No. 21 LouisianaLonghorn Network
2:30 p.m.No. 3 Stanford vs. Colorado StateLonghorn Network
5 p.m.No. 21 Louisiana at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
10:30 p.m.Colorado State at No. 5 Texas*Longhorn Network
Sat, Feb 24NoonNo. 21 Louisiana vs. Colorado StateLonghorn Network
5:30 p.m.Colorado State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
8 p.m.No. 3 Stanford at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
10 p.m.No. 21 Louisiana at No. 3 Stanford*Longhorn Network
Sun, Feb 2511 a.m.Colorado State vs. No. 3 StanfordLonghorn Network
1:30 p.m.No. 21 Louisiana at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Fri, March 111 a.m.Northwestern State vs. HofstraLonghorn Network
1:30 p.m.Tarleton vs. HofstraLonghorn Network
4:00 p.m.Northwestern State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
6:30 p.m.Tarleton at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
11 a.m.Penn State vs. HofstraLonghorn Network
Sat, March 21:30 p.m.Penn State vs. TarletonLonghorn Network
4 p.m.Hofstra at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Sun, March 311 a.m.Hofstra at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
1:30 p.m.Northwestern State vs. Penn StateLonghorn Network
4 p.m.Tarleton vs. Penn StateLonghorn Network
Mon, March 46 p.m.Penn State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Wed, March 67 p.m.UT Arlington at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Sat, March 9NoonNo. 15 LSU at KentuckySEC Network
Sun, March 10NoonNo. 15 LSU at KentuckySEC Network
2 p.m.No. 22 South Carolina at No. 24 Texas A&MSEC Network
4 p.m.Mississippi State at Ole MissSEC Network
4:30 p.m.No. 23 Virginia Tech at LouisvilleACC Network
6 p.m.No. 18 Florida at No. 14 AlabamaSEC Network
Mon, March 11 7 p.m.No. 18 Florida at No. 14 AlabamaSEC Network
Tues, March 12NoonNo. 5 Texas at No. 15 LSUSEC Network
Wed, March 137 p.m.No. 14 Alabama at No. 4 Florida StateACC Network
Thu, March 147 p.m.South Dakota at LouisvilleACC Network
7 p.m.BYU at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Fri, March 156 p.m.Pittsburgh at No. 23 Virginia TechACC Network
8 p.m.Notre Dame at Georgia TechACC Network
6 p.m.BYU at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Sat, March 16NoonNo. 14 Alabama at No. 6 GeorgiaSEC Network
1 p.m.BYU at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Sun, March 17NoonNo. 14 Alabama at No. 6 GeorgiaSEC Network
3 p.m.Notre Dame at Georgia TechACC Network
5 p.m.Illinois at LouisvilleACC Network
5:30 PMOle Miss at No. 15 LSUESPN2
7 p.m.North Carolina at No. 7 ClemsonACC Network
Mon, March 187 p.m.Ole Miss at No. 15 LSUSEC Network
Wed, March 206 p.m.No. 22 South Carolina at No. 7 ClemsonACC Network
8 p.m.No. 5 Texas at No. 4 Florida StateACC Network
Fri, March 226 p.m.No. 7 Clemson at VirginiaACC Network
6 p.m.Kentucky at No. 18 FloridaSEC Network
Sat, March 231 p.m.No. 7 Clemson at VirginiaACC Network
5:30 p.m.No. 20 Auburn at No. 24 Texas A&MSEC Network
Sun, March 24NoonKentucky at No. 18 FloridaESPN2
3 p.m.Syracuse at Boston CollegeACC Network
5 p.m.No. 4 Florida State at PittsburghACC Network
6 p.m.No. 2 Tennessee at No. 22 South CarolinaSEC Network
Mon, March 257 p.m.No. 2 Tennessee at No. 22 South CarolinaSEC Network
Tues, March 266 p.m.Indiana at LouisvilleACC Network
8 p.m.UNC Charlotte at NC StateACC Network
Thu, March 286 p.m.No. 18 Florida at Mississippi StateSEC Network
Fri, March 296 p.m.No. 23 Virginia Tech at No. 9 DukeACC Network
6 p.m.No. 2 Tennessee at No. 20 AuburnSEC Network
8 p.m.No. 5 Texas at No. 11 Oklahoma StateESPN2
Sat, March 3010 p.m.No. 3 Stanford at ArizonaESPN2
10 p.m.Cal State Northridge at Long Beach StateESPNU
NoonNo. 12 Arkansas at No. 6 GeorgiaSEC Network
Sun, March 31NoonNo. 12 Arkansas at No. 6 GeorgiaESPN2
NoonNo. 22 South Carolina at Ole MissSEC Network
Mon, April 17 p.m.No. 12 Arkansas at No. 6 GeorgiaSEC Network
Tues, April 26 p.m.Wofford at No. 23 Virginia TechACC Network
8 p.m.McNeese at No. 4 Florida StateACC Network
Wed, April 36 p.m.Liberty at No. 23 Virginia TechACC Network
8 p.m.McNeese at No. 4 Florida StateACC Network
Fri, April 56:00 p.m.Missouri at No. 12 ArkansasSEC Network
6:30 p.m.No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 TexasESPNU
Sat, April 6NoonNo. 6 Georgia at No. 2 TennesseeSEC Network
2 p.m.Mississippi State at No. 22 South CarolinaSEC Network
4 p.m.Pittsburgh at Boston CollegeACC Network
4 p.m.Kentucky at No. 24 Texas A&MSEC Network
4 p.m.Longwood at South Carolina UpstateESPNU
6 p.m.No. 15 LSU at No. 18 FloridaESPN
6 p.m.Ole Miss at No. 14 AlabamaSEC Network
8 p.m.No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 TexasESPN
Sun, April 711 a.m.No. 6 Georgia at No. 2 TennesseeESPN2
5 p.m.No. 23 Virginia Tech at NC StateACC Network
2 p.m.No. 15 LSU at No. 18 FloridaESPNU
2 p.m.No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
3 p.m.Missouri at No. 12 ArkansasSEC Network
7 p.m.North Carolina at No. 9 DukeACC Network
Mon, April 87: p.m.No. 15 LSU at No. 18 FloridaSEC Network
Tues, April 97 p.m.No. 7 Clemson at No. 22 South CarolinaESPNU
7 p.m.Liberty at VirginiaACC Network
Wed, April 105:30 p.m.Texas State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
7 p.m.Kentucky at LouisvilleACC Network
Fri, April 126 p.m.No. 12 Arkansas at No. 22 South CarolinaSEC Network
7 p.m.No. 9 Duke at No. 7 ClemsonESPN2
7 p.m.NC State at VirginiaACC Network
Sat, April 1311:30 a.m.No. 12 Arkansas at No. 22 South CarolinaSEC Network
NoonMorgan State vs. Norfolk StateESPNU
12:30 p.m.No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 14 AlabamaESPN2
1:30 p.m.No. 18 Florida at MissouriSEC Network
2:30 p.m.No. 19 Baylor at No. 5 TexasESPN2
3:30 p.m.No. 2 Tennessee at Mississippi StateSEC Network
Sun, April 14NoonBoston College at Virginia TechACC Network
2 p.m.No. 19 Baylor at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
2 p.m.No. 6 Georgia at KentuckyESPNU
4 p.m.No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 14 AlabamaESPN2
4 p.m.Notre Dame at No. 4 Florida StateACC Network
6 p.m.No. 9 Duke at No. 7 ClemsonACC Network
Mon, April 157 p.m.No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 14 AlabamaSEC Network
Fri, April 195 p.m.No. 7 Clemson at Notre DameESPNU
6 p.m.No. 15 LSU at No. 2 TennesseeSEC Network
Sat, April 20NoonNo. 15 LSU at No. 2 TennesseeESPN2
NoonNo. 22 South Carolina at No. 18 FloridaSEC Network
2 p.m.Missouri at No. 6 GeorgiaSEC Network
4 p.m.Kentucky at No. 20 AuburnSEC Network
9 p.m.No. 14 Alabama at No. 12 ArkansasSEC Network
Sun, April 2111:30 a.m.No. 22 South Carolina at No. 18 FloridaSEC Network
2 p.m.No. 15 LSU at No. 2 TennesseeESPN2
2 p.m.No. 14 Alabama at No. 12 ArkansasESPNU
4 p.m.No. 8 UCLA at No. 3 StanfordESPN2
4 p.m.Syracuse at PittsburghACC Network
6 p.m.No. 7 Clemson at Notre DameACC Network
7 p.m.Kentucky at No. 20 AuburnSEC Network
Mon, April 227 p.m.Kentucky at No. 20 AuburnSEC Network
Tues, April 237 p.m.Virginia at No. 23 Virginia TechACC Network
Thu, April 257 p.m.Nicholls at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Fri, April 266 p.m.No. 20 Auburn at Ole MissSEC Network
7 p.m.Iowa State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
Sat, April 2711 a.m.No. 18 Florida at No. 6 GeorgiaESPN2
2 p.m.Iowa State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
2 p.m.No. 9 Duke at NC StateACC Network
4 p.m.North Carolina at No. 4 Florida StateESPNU
7 p.m.No. 2 Tennessee at No. 14 AlabamaESPNU
9 p.m.Mississippi State at MissouriSEC Network
Sun, April 28NoonNo. 18 Florida at No. 6 GeorgiaESPN2
1 p.m.Iowa State at No. 5 TexasLonghorn Network
1 p.m.No. 20 Auburn at Ole MissSEC Network
2 p.m.Boston College at Notre DameACC Network
2 p.m.No. 2 Tennessee at No. 14 AlabamaESPN2
4 p.m.No. 9 Duke at NC StateACC Network
6 p.m.Mississippi State at MissouriSEC Network
Mon, April 297 p.m.Mississippi State at MissouriSEC Network
Wed, May 17 p.m.No. 18 Florida at No. 4 Florida StateACC Network
Thu, May 27 p.m.Kentucky at No. 2 TennesseeSEC Network
8 p.m.No. 14 Alabama at No. 20 AuburnESPNU
Fri, May 36 p.m.No. 14 Alabama at No. 20 AuburnSEC Network
Sat, May 4NoonNo. 14 Alabama at No. 20 AuburnSEC Network
NoonLouisville at Boston CollegeACC Network
2 p.m.No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 18 FloridaSEC Network
2 p.m.Pittsburgh at NC StateACC Network
4 p.m.Ole Miss at No. 12 ArkansasSEC Network
5 p.m.No. 11 Oklahoma State at No. 1 OklahomaESPNU
6 p.m.Missouri at No. 22 South CarolinaSEC Network
Sun, May 5NoonNo. 6 Georgia at Mississippi StateSEC Network
2 p.m.No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 18 FloridaESPNU
2 p.m.Ole Miss at No. 12 ArkansasSEC Network
5 p.m.No. 11 Oklahoma State at No. 1 OklahomaESPNU

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