Clearwater Invitational College Softball Tournament Kicks Off

Top games and schedule for the annual college softball event in Florida

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The 2026 Clearwater Invitational college softball tournament has begun in Clearwater, Florida. The annual event features some of the top college softball teams competing over several days of games.

Why it matters

The Clearwater Invitational is one of the premier early-season college softball tournaments, drawing top programs from across the country to compete against each other before the main conference schedules begin.

The details

The Clearwater Invitational features a packed schedule of games over multiple days, with some of the top-ranked college softball teams in the nation facing off against each other.

  • The 2026 Clearwater Invitational tournament began on February 12, 2026.

The takeaway

The Clearwater Invitational is an important early-season event that gives college softball fans a preview of some of the top teams and players to watch for the upcoming season.