How to watch Alabama softball vs UCLA in Women's College World Series

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Alabama softball has made it to Oklahoma City, and the Crimson Tide is ready to take on the Women's College World Series.

The No. 1 overall-seeded Crimson Tide faces No. 8 seed UCLA on Day 1 in the final step of the postseason.

Alabama is coming off a sweep over No. 16 seed LSU, earning a 7-0 shutout and 4-1 series-clinching win this past weekend at the Tuscaloosa Super Regional.

UCLA also swept its series against UCF to earn the Los Angeles Super Regional title. The Bruins run-ruled the Knights 9-1 to start, sweeping with a 14-4 final win.

Here’s how to follow the Crimson Tide against UCLA in the Women's College World Series.

When is Alabama softball vs UCLA in Women's College World Series?​

Location: Devon Park, Oklahoma City

• Thursday, May 28: 6 p.m. CT

First pitch of Alabama softball vs. UCLA is at 6 p.m. CT Thursday, May 28. If Alabama wins vs. UCLA, the Crimson Tide will face the winner of No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Arkansas. If Alabama loses, it will face the loser of that game.

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What channel is Alabama softball vs UCLA in Women's College World Series?​

• TV channel: ESPN2
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Alabama softball vs. UCLA will air on ESPN2. ESPN2 can be streamed on platforms such as Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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How to listen to Alabama softball vs UCLA in Women's College World Series?​

• LISTEN: Catfish 100.1 FM

You can tune into each Alabama softball game on Catfish 100.1 FM.

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2026 Women's College World Series schedule​

The 2026 Women's College World Series runs from May 28 to June 4/5 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Here's the full schedule for the Women's College World Series.

All times Central

Thursday, May 28​

• Game 1: Mississippi State vs. No. 11 Texas Tech, 11 a.m., ESPN (Fubo)
• Game 2: No. 2 Texas vs. No. 7 Tennessee, 1:30 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
• Game 3: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 8 UCLA, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)
• Game 4: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Arkansas, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)

Friday, May 29​

• Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)
• Game 6: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)

Saturday, May 30​

• Game 7: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 2 p.m., ABC (Fubo)
• Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)

Sunday, May 31​

• Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 2 p.m., ABC (Fubo)
• Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)

Monday, June 1​

• Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 11 a.m., ESPN (Fubo)
• Game 12 (if necessary): Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 1:30 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
• Game 13: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)
• Game 14 (if necessary): Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)

Tuesday, June 2​

• Off day

Wednesday, June 3​

• WCWS Finals, Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)

Thursday, June 4​

• WCWS Finals, Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)

Friday, June 5 (if necessary)​

• WCWS Finals, Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)

Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at [email protected].

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