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Where to watch Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for WCWS game

Ashlee Woods

Where to watch Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for WCWS game image

Nathan Giese (left) and Mady Mertens (right; USA Today Network)

The final eight teams in Division I softball will make their trek to Devon Park in Oklahoma City with hopes of winning the Women's College World Series and the national title. 

The signature event in college softball kicks off in Oklahoma City on Thursday, and among the games slated to take place is a battle of WCWS newcomers between No. 12 Texas Tech and unseeded Ole Miss.

The Red Raiders (50-12) booked their ticket to their first-ever trip to Oklahoma City with a clean sweep over No. 5 Florida State at the Tallahassee super regional. Texas Tech has won its last nine games en route to a debut appearance at the WCWS.

The Rebels (42-19) earned their first trip to the WCWS with an upset series win over No. 4 Arkansas at the Fayetteville super regional. Ole Miss backed up a strong showing at the SEC Tournament by winning five of its last seven games to reach the WCWS. 

Who will come out on top? Here's everything you need to know about Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss, including TV and streaming information. 

Where to watch Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball today?

  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Live streamESPN+ | Fubo

Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss will be broadcast on ESPN2, with Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough and Taylor McGregor covering the action. Cord-cutters and those without cable can stream the game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball start time

  • Date: Thursday, May 29
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET

First pitch from Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 29. 

Women's College World Series bracket 2025

The first stage of the WCWS is a double-elimination format, so teams must lose twice for them to be eliminated. The two bracket winners will compete in a best-of-three championship series for the title.

Bracket 1

  • No. 6 Texas
  • No. 3 Florida
  • No. 2 Oklahoma
  • No. 7 Tennessee 

Bracket 2

  • No. 12 Texas Tech
  • Ole Miss (unseeded)
  • No. 16 Oregon
  • No. 9 UCLA 

Ashlee Woods

Ashlee Woods is a freelance writer for The Sporting News 'Watch' team, covering all major North American sports carried on streaming services such as Fubo, Sling, Paramount+, DAZN, Apple+ and more.