The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament will see a much‑anticipated showdown on Tuesday, May 19, when the ninth‑seeded BYU Cougars take on the twelfth‑seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders in Surprise, Arizona.
Arizona Heat Sets the Stage
The first pitch is slated for 4:30 p.m. MST, which translates to 5:30 p.m. MDT, promising a late‑afternoon contest under the desert sun.
Both programs entered the regular season with identical overall records of 27‑27, but their conference journeys diverged — BYU finished tied for eighth with a 14‑16 mark, while Texas Tech slipped to twelfth with a 10‑20 conference slate.
Series History and Stakes
The two teams have already met three times this year, with Texas Tech edging the series 2‑1, and historically the Red Raiders hold an 11‑6 advantage in the 17 meetings since 1963.
Beyond the immediate bragging rights, the contest could influence seeding for the remainder of the tournament and affect each team’s momentum heading into the next round of play.
The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ and a host of other platforms, giving fans across the country a chance to follow the action in real time.