Arkansas Baseball Coach Previews 2026 Season

Dave Van Horn discusses upcoming Shriners Children's College Showdown

Feb. 11, 2026 at 11:07am

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Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn met with the media to preview the 2026 season, which starts in Arlington at the Shriner's College Showdown.

Why it matters

As one of the top college baseball programs in the country, Arkansas fans are eager to hear Van Horn's thoughts on the upcoming season and the team's participation in the high-profile Shriners Children's College Showdown tournament.

The details

Van Horn provided an overview of the team's preparations and expectations for the 2026 campaign, including details about the season-opening tournament in Arlington.

  • The 2026 Arkansas baseball season begins in February with the Shriners Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas.

The players

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the Arkansas baseball team, who has led the Razorbacks to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and conference championships during his tenure.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get the season started down in Arlington at the Shriners tournament. It's always a great event and a good early test for our team.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach, Arkansas Baseball

What’s next

The Razorbacks will continue their preseason preparations ahead of the Shriners Children's College Showdown, which takes place February 21-23 in Arlington.

The takeaway

As one of the premier college baseball programs in the country, Arkansas and coach Dave Van Horn are looking to build on past successes and make another deep postseason run in 2026.