The University of Arkansas has unveiled its fall baseball and softball schedules, centered around the Diamond Classic, an eight‑game scrimmage series organized by Diamond Sports Alliance.
Event Overview
The series opens on Friday, September 18, with a softball Red‑White Game at 4 p.m. at Bogle Park, followed by a baseball game that includes a home run derby at 7 p.m. at Baum‑Walker Stadium.
Over the ensuing weeks, the Razorbacks will face a rotating slate of opponents, including Tulsa, Little Rock, Oklahoma State and Dallas Baptist, while former Tulsa assistant coach DJ Gasso will lead the visiting Tulsa squad.
Head coach Dave Van Horn will guide the baseball team, and Courtney Deifel will steer the softball program, each overseeing a mix of home‑and‑away contests that showcase the depth of the roster.
Ticket Pricing and Series Passes
Ticket pricing reflects the variety of experiences on offer: general admission for baseball is $17, premium seats $27, while softball tickets start at $11 for general admission and $11 for premium, with suite packages available for both sports.
Series passes provide a cost‑effective way for fans to attend all four baseball games, with options ranging from $51 for general admission to $91 for suite access, and $33 to $63 for softball passes.
Community Impact and NIL Benefits
All proceeds from the event are earmarked for name, image and likeness opportunities for Arkansas student‑athletes, reinforcing the university’s commitment to supporting its competitors off the field. The partnership with Wright’s Barbecue, which sponsors the home run derby, adds a local flavor to the event, while the broader schedule underscores Arkansas’s role in regional collegiate baseball and softball competition.