How to Watch Alabama in the 2023 Women's College World Series

ESPN didn't mess around Sunday evening. Moments after the the University of Alabama softball team defeated Northwestern 3-2 to advance to the 2023 Women's College World Series, the broadcast schedule for the first day of the tournament was announced. 

Kicking things off will be the Southeastern Conference showdown between No. 5 Alabama and No. 4 Tennessee. First pitch is set for 11 a.m CT, on ESPN. 

The rest of the day will see No. 9 Stanford against No. 1 Oklahoma (1:30), No. 6 Oklahoma State vs. No. 3 Florida State (6 p.m.), and No. 15 Utah vs. No. 7 Washington. 

The tournament is double-elimination. The 2023 Women's College World Series starts Thursday, June 1 and runs through Friday, June 9, if necessary.

This story will be updated.

2023 Women's College World Series Schedule

• Thursday's Scores
  • No. 4 Tennessee 10, No. 5 Alabama 5
  • No. 1 Oklahoma 2, No. 9 Stanford 0
  • No. 3 Florida State 8, No. 6 Oklahoma State 0
  • No. 15 Utah vs. No. 7 Washington, rescheduled for Friday
• Friday's Games
  • Game 4: 15 Utah vs. No. 7 Washington, noon CT, ESPN2
  • Game 5: Alabama vs. Stanford , 6 p.m., ESPN
  • Game 6: No. 6 Oklahoma State vs Loser of Game 4, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
• Saturday's Games
  • Game 7: 2 p.m., Tennessee vs. Oklahoma, ABC
  • Game 8: 6 p.m., No. 3 Florida State, vs. Winner of Game 4
• Sunday, June 4
  • Game 9: 2 p.m.
  • Game 10: 6 p.m.
• Monday, June 5
  • Game 11: 11 a.m.
  • Game 12 (if necessary): 1:30 p.m.
  • Game 13: 6 p.m.
  • Game 14 (if necessary): 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 7
  • Championship Finals Game 1: 7 p.m.
• Thursday, June 8
  • Championship Finals Game 2: 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 9
  • Championship Finals Game 3 (if necessary): 7 p.m.

How to get tickets for the Women's College World Series

You can purchase tickets for the WCWS here. 

The Women's College World Series is played at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Super Regionals 

• No. 1 Oklahoma vs. No. 16 Clemson | Norman, Oklahoma
  • Game 1: No.1 Oklahoma 9, No. 16 Clemson 2
  • Game 2: No. 1 Oklahoma 8, No. 16 Clemson 7
  • No. 1 Oklahoma advances to the WCWS
• No. 8 Duke vs. No. 9 Stanford | Durham, North Carolina
  • Game 1: No. 9 Stanford 3, No. 8 Duke 1
  • Game 2: No. 9 Stanford 7, No. 8 Duke* 2
  • No. 9 Stanford advances to the WCWS
• No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 12 Northwestern | Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Game 1: No. 12 Northwestern 3, No. 5 Alabama 1
  • Game 2: No. 5 Alabama 2, No. 12 Northwestern 1
  • Game 3 No. 5 Alabama 3, No. 12 Northwestern 2
  • No. 5 Alabama advances to the WCWS
• No. 4 Tennessee vs. No. 13 Texas | Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Game 1: No. 4 Tennessee 5, No. 13 Texas 2
  • Game 2: No. 4 Tennessee 9, No. 13 Texas 0 (5 inn.)
  • No. 4 Tennessee advances to the WCWS
• No. 3 Florida State vs. No. 14 Georgia | Tallahassee, Florida
  • Game 1: No. 3 Florida State 8, No. 14 Georgia 1
  • Game 2: No. 3 Florida State 4, No. 14 Georgia 2
  • No. 3 Florida State advances to the WCWS
• No. 6 Oklahoma State vs. Oregon | Stillwater, Oklahoma
  • Game 1: No. 6 Oklahoma State 8, Oregon 1
  • Game 2: No. 8 Oklahoma State 9, Oregon 0
  • No. 6 Oklahoma State advances to WCWS
• No. 7 Washington vs. Louisiana | Seattle, Washington
  • Game 1: No. 7 Washington 8, Louisiana 0 (5 inn.)
  • Game 2: No. 7 Washington 2, Louisiana 0
  • No. 7 Washington advances to the WCWS
• No. 15 Utah vs. San Diego State | Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Game 1: San Diego State 4, No. 15 Utah 3
  • Game 2: No. 15 Utah 10, San Diego State 1
  • Game 3 No. 15 Utah 7, San Diego State 2
  • No. 15 Utah advances to the WCWS