May 4, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ETTexas Tech looks to defend its conference tournament crown at the 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament in Oklahoma City this week.The Red Raiders won the regular season conference championship after going 21-3 in Big 12 play, which was more than four games better than Arizona's 16-7 mark. Oklahoma State is another clear contender, although the three schools at the top of the regular season standings are the lone programs locked in for NCAA Tournament bids.Meanwhile, Kansas and Central Florida are hoping to improve their at-large bid resumes with a few wins at Devon Park, the home of the Women's College World Series.Watch select college softball games live with ESPN+Texas Tech star pitcher NiJaree Canady is heating up at the right time heading into the conference tournament, throwing a five-inning perfect game against Baylor with nine strikeouts on May 2.Here's what to know of the 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament, including dates, times, TV schedules, streaming information and more:When is the 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament?Dates: Thursday, May 7 through Saturday, May 9Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)The 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament will take place from May 7-9 at Devon Park — home of the Women's
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