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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 4: Ashton Maloney #7 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after winning the national championship against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the Division I Softball Championship series held at Devon Park on June 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images
ESPN’s public relations announced that the 2026 Women’s College World Series was the most watched on record. That was especially the case for the Finals featuring Texas and Texas Tech, and which was concluded with the Longhorns’ second consecutive national championship.
From ESPN PR:
“The WCWS Finals … averaged 2.2 million viewers as the Longhorns claimed their second-straight national championship in the two-game series. The 2026 WCWS Finals were the second most-watched on record and included college softball’s most-watched game on record (Game 2). Game 1 of the WCWS Finals scored 1.9 million viewers, ranking as the third most-watched WCWS Finals Game 1 ever. Wednesday’s game peaked with 2.1 million viewers as the Longhorns secured the victory … [while] the second game of the WCWS registered 2.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched college softball game ever. The … showdown peaked with an astonishing 3.0 million viewers and finished up 16 percent from last year’s game 2. Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025, averaging 1.6 million viewers across 16 games on ESPN networks. This marks the most-watched WCWS ever, surpassing last season’s previous all-time high. A record 15 WCWS games surpassed the million-viewer mark, including another three games eclipsing 2 million viewers. Texas/Tech Texas led the way with 2.5 million …“
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Texas turns a rare offensive timeout into a huge play against Oregon
Austin American-Statesman: After dramatic win over Oregon, Texas baseball honors super fan Wilson
Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Texas baseball earned an Omaha bid, but can the Horns win it?
247Sports: Texas football 2026 position preview series: Running Back
Inside Texas: Predicting the kickoff times and TV partners for Texas’ 2026 schedule
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Sam Cozart: ‘Winning a super regional at Texas isn’t memorable’
Game time announced for Texas vs. Georgia in the College World Series
Texas EDGE target Jabarrius Garror sets decision date
Texas Tech ‘should be ashamed of itself’ for seeking Brendan Sorsby’s injunction
Former Arizona State C Samantha Swan signs with Texas
Game time set for Texas at Tennessee
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: As Texas baseball prepares for the CWS, the Longhorns balance the present with their transfer portal future
Inside Texas: ITYT Q&A: Texas offensive production, defensive starters, and recruiting gaps
Inside Texas: Texas in contention for several five-stars in updated Rivals Industry Ranking
SEC SHOWDOWN
Dallas Morning News: How many Dallas-area products are headed to Omaha to compete in the College World Series?
247Sports: Texas Baseball: Five things to know about Georgia, the Longhorns’ first-round College World Series foe
Rock M Nation: Mizzou flips commitment of 2027 OL Tristan Dare
And The Valley Shook: Why things are buzzing in Baton Rouge
Red Cup Rebellion: Ole Miss’ Omaha festivities begin Friday
Rocky Top Talk: Mercer two-way transfer Braydon Kersey commits to Tennessee
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama Football Recruiting Update: Crimson Tide picks up second RB commit
Dawg Sports: Is this heaven? No, it’s Omaha.
A Sea Of Blue: Kentucky football lands four-star lineman Dominic Black
WHAT WE’RE READING
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NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Nearly a week later, we’re still basking in this.
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