There is no greater team in college sports than Oklahoma softball. The eight-time national champions hit the ground running this season on the road against Arizona State.
While the Sooners did not complete a five-peat last season, they always find a way to regroup quickly. Ranked No. 3 in the USA Softball preseason poll, Oklahoma is ready to prove why its are the most dominate team in the NCAA sport.
The 2026 season kicks off Thursday when the Sooners and Arizona State face off in the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe. The Sun Devils haven’t beaten Oklahoma since 2015. Can they start the 2026 season off with a bang?
College softball is back. Here’s how to watch it begin with live stream and start time information for Oklahoma-Arizona State.
Where to watch Oklahoma softball today
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Oklahoma vs. Arizona State softball will not be broadcast. The game will be live streamed on ESPN+.
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Oklahoma vs. Arizona State softball start time
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Oklahoma heads to Arizona State for its softball season opener on Thursday, Feb. 5. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET from Tempe, AZ.
Oklahoma softball schedule 2026
Below is a look at the Sooners’ upcoming schedule in the 2026 season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Thurs., Feb. 5 | at Arizona State | 8:15 p.m. |
| Fri., Feb. 6 | at Arizona | 6 p.m. |
| Sat., Feb. 7 | at Arizona | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., Feb. 8 | at Arizona | 1 p.m. |
| Fri., Feb. 13 | vs. Montana | Noon |
Arizona State softball schedule 2026
Below is a look at the Sun Devils’ upcoming schedule in the 2026 season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Thurs., Feb. 5 | vs. Oklahoma | 8:15 p.m. |
| Fri., Feb. 6 | vs. Texas State | 8:15 p.m. |
| Sat., Feb. 7 | vs. Northwestern | 8:15 p.m. |
| Sun., Feb. 8 | vs. Memphis | 2:45 p.m. |
| Thurs., Feb. 12 | vs. Portland State | 5:30 p.m. |
