OU Softball Doubleheader Schedule and TV Info

Details on how to watch the Sooners take on Sam Houston State and Alabama State today

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The seventh-ranked OU softball team will continue its first home weekend of the 2026 season with a doubleheader against Sam Houston State and Alabama State on Friday. The Oklahoma vs Sam Houston State game starts at 2 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+, while the Oklahoma vs Alabama State game starts at 5:30 p.m. CT and can also be streamed on SEC Network+.

Why it matters

OU softball is a powerhouse program, having won multiple Women's College World Series titles under coach Patty Gasso. These early-season matchups provide the Sooners an opportunity to tune up before conference play and their pursuit of another national championship.

The details

The Sooners opened their homestand on Thursday with a 32-0 win against Alabama State. After facing Sam Houston State and Alabama State on Friday, OU will take on Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday. The games against Sam Houston State and Alabama State will both be streamed live on SEC Network+.

  • The Oklahoma vs Sam Houston State game starts at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • The Oklahoma vs Alabama State game starts at 5:30 p.m. CT on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the OU softball team, who has led the Sooners to multiple Women's College World Series titles.

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The takeaway

OU softball fans will have multiple opportunities to catch the Sooners in action this weekend, as the team continues its quest for another national championship under the guidance of legendary coach Patty Gasso.