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SEC Announces Alabama Softball's 2026 Conference Schedule

The Southeastern Conference announced Alabama softball will play four SEC series at Rhoads Stadium as part of its 2026 league schedule

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Southeastern Conference on Wednesday announced Alabama softball will play four SEC series at Rhoads Stadium as part of its 2026 league slate


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The Crimson Tide opens conference play on the road at Ole Miss from March 6-8 before returning home the following weekend to host Arkansas.

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Alabama will also welcome Texas (April 3-5), Kentucky (April 17-19) and South Carolina (April 30-May 2) to Tuscaloosa.

Road series will include trips to Missouri (March 20-22), Auburn (April 10-12) and Tennessee (April 24-26).

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The 2026 SEC Tournament is scheduled for May 5-9 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

Alabama returns 13 players from last year’s team, including All-American Audrey Vandagriff, and adds eight newcomers — six freshmen and two transfers.

All dates are subject to change, with game times and television designations to be announced later.


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