South Alabama’s women’s softball team will participate in the 2026 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic, with its games scheduled for February 5-8 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Florida. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), in collaboration with GameChanger, announced on Thursday that five tournament games will be broadcast on MLB Network.
The Jaguars’ first four tournament games will be available via live stream through GameChanger. Their final matchup against Missouri, set for Sunday, February 8, marks the team’s first appearance on MLB Network.
Viewers can find local channel listings or subscribe to MLB Network’s Direct-To-Consumer services by visiting www.mlbnetwork.com. For those unable to access MLB Network broadcasts, all South Alabama games will remain accessible for free through the GameChanger app.
Multi-camera broadcasts with commentary will be provided for contests held on Fields 8 and 9. Games played on Fields 1 through 4 will have a single-camera feed available via the GameChanger app. Tournament updates and information can also be found by following @nfcaorg on social media platforms.
This year is South Alabama’s fourth appearance at the event and their first time opening the season there since 2024.
The Jaguars begin play Friday, February 6, facing Eastern Kentucky at noon (CT) and Southeastern Louisiana at 3 p.m. (CT) on Field 4. Southeastern Louisiana recently won 50 games and secured last year’s Southland Conference championship before competing in the Baton Rouge Regional.
On Saturday, February 7, South Alabama takes on Rutgers at 11 a.m. (CT) on Field 2. The weekend concludes Sunday with two games: North Carolina Central at 9 a.m. (CT) on Field 9 and Missouri at noon (CT) on Field 8.
Tickets are available exclusively online through the tournament central page.
For more information about South Alabama Softball, fans are encouraged to follow @SouthAlabamaSB across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or visit usajaguars.com.
