ESPN Announces Extensive Broadcast Schedule for 2026 Big 12 Baseball Season
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The 2026 Big 12 baseball season is poised for significant national exposure, with ESPN announcing plans to broadcast six games hosted by conference teams, including the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament. The comprehensive schedule, featuring matchups across the league, will showcase the talent and competitive spirit of Big 12 baseball to a wide audience.
National Television Coverage Highlights
Five regular-season league games will be featured on national television, culminating in the broadcast of the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament presented by Allstate’s final game. This increased visibility underscores the growing prominence of Big 12 baseball on the national stage.
Key Matchups and Broadcast Details
The broadcast schedule kicks off with a compelling matchup between West Virginia and Arizona State on March 29,2026,hosted by the sun Devils. This game, featuring the 2025 regular-season Big 12 champion, will air on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MST.
A highly anticipated intrastate rivalry will unfold as Arizona hosts Arizona State on April 4, 2026, with the final game of the series broadcast nationally on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. CT/6 p.m. MST. Arizona enters the series with momentum, having participated in the 2025 NCAA Men’s College World series.
The following week, on April 12, 2026, Arizona will travel to Fort worth to face TCU, with the game scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. CT/12:30 p.m. MST start on ESPN2.
May will see Oklahoma State visit arizona State for a two-game series on May 8 and 9, 2026, both games broadcast nationally on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. CT/6 p.m. MST.
the Big 12 Baseball tournament will reach its climax on May 23,2026,with the championship game airing on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT/ 6 p.m. MST.
Big 12 Broadcast Schedule
Here are the Big 12 controlled games:
| Date | Game | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29 | West Virginia at Arizona State | 8 pm ET/5 pm MST | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, April 4 | Arizona State at Arizona | 9 pm ET/6 pm MST | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, April 12 | Arizona at TCU | 2:30 p.m. CT/12:30 p.m. MST | ESPN2 |
| Friday, May 8 | Oklahoma State at Arizona State | 8 p.m. CT/6 p.m. MST | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, May 9 | Oklahoma State at Arizona State | 8 p.m. CT/6 p.m. MST | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, May 23 | Big 12 Baseball Tournament – Championship Game | 9 pm ET/ 8 pm CT/ 6 pm MST | ESPNU |
And here are the non-Big 12 controlled games:
| Date | Game | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb. 20 | TCU at UCLA | 7 p.m.CT | FS1 |
| Tuesday, March 31 | Kansas at Missouri | 7 p.m. CT | SECN |
This extensive broadcast schedule promises to deliver exciting Big 12 baseball action to fans across the nation throughout the 2026 season.
