Arizona to Host 2026 Big 12 Baseball Showdown
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament, presented by Allstate, will unfold at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona, from May 19 through May 23. The event brings together the conference’s top collegiate programs in a high‑stakes battle for conference supremacy.
Game 1 pits BYU against Texas Tech on the evening of May 19 at 7:30 p.m. EST, with the matchup streaming live on ESPN+. Later that night, Utah will face Kansas State at 11 p.m. EST, also on ESPN+. The early slate sets the tone for a tournament that promises dramatic swings and clutch performances.
The schedule continues with a series of elimination and advancement games. On May 20, Baylor will meet the winner of Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. EST, while TCU takes on the victor of Game 2 at 11 p.m. EST, both broadcasts moving to ESPN+. Mid‑tournament action on May 21 features UCF versus Oklahoma State at noon on ESPNU, followed by Kansas versus the Game 3 winner at 3:30 p.m. on the same network.
Later in the day, West Virginia will square off against the Game 4 champion at 7:30 p.m. EST on ESPNU, and Arizona State will play Cincinnati at 11 p.m. EST, also on ESPNU. The winners of those contests will advance to the semifinals on May 22, with the first semifinal slated for 7:30 p.m. EST on ESPN+ and the second at 11 p.m. EST on the same platform.
The championship game is set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m. EST, broadcasting on ESPN2, capping a week of intense competition that highlights the depth of the Big 12 conference.
All games will be available across ESPN’s suite of channels, ensuring that fans can follow the action live, whether they prefer the main ESPN feed or the dedicated ESPN+ and ESPNU streams. The tournament’s partnership with Allstate underscores a commitment to community outreach and youth baseball development throughout the region.