A New Chapter for Big 12 Baseball
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament will unfold at Surprise Stadium from May 19 to May 23, marking the first time the conference’s championship event is staged in the Arizona city renowned for its baseball heritage.
Twelve teams that dominated the regular season will battle in a single‑elimination format, with the opening game set for Tuesday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m. MST and the championship game scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at the same time, broadcast live on ESPN2.
Ticket buyers can choose from all‑session passes and weekend packages, while residents of Surprise are eligible for a 10 percent discount at the stadium ticket office, a gesture that highlights the tournament’s local roots.
Surprise Stadium, the spring‑training home of the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers, has earned a reputation as one of the country’s premier baseball venues, having hosted MLB workouts for over twenty years and the Arizona Fall League.
The event’s schedule includes a full slate of matchups, each designed to showcase the depth and competitiveness of the Big 12, promising fans a weekend of high‑quality play in a facility that continues to be a benchmark for the sport.