Texas vs. Texas Tech softball live score, updates, highlights from Game 1 of 2026 Women's College World Series

The state of Oklahoma had a premium on softball from 2021-24, when the Oklahoma Sooners won four consecutive national championships. Now, it's officially Texas' era.

After Texas climbed the mountaintop and edged out Texas Tech for the title in last year's Women's College World Series, the two in-state rivals meet again with glory on the line.

An expensive Red Raiders roster, led by NiJaree Canady, is hoping to get some revenge on the reigning champion Longhorns, who dropped their first Women's College World Series game against Tennessee but beat the Volunteers twice to keep their title hopes alive.

A win Wednesday night would move Texas Tech within one win of its first national championship and push the defending champions to the brink.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Texas vs. Texas Tech in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series finals. Follow along below.

Texas vs. Texas Tech softball score

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	F
Texas Tech	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Texas	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Women's College World Series live updates, highlights from Game 1

(All times Eastern)

First inning

8:24 p.m.: HOME RUN! Texas storms back, taking the lead after Katie Stewart belts a two-run shot over the fence! Canady was removed from the action without tallying an out!

TEXAS RESPONDS. KATIE STEWART DOES IT AGAIN. 💥#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @TexasSoftball pic.twitter.com/XEKYcUQSOu

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 4, 2026

Texas 2, Texas Tech 1

8:10 p.m.: HOME RUN! The Red Raiders kick off Game 1 with a blast! Mihyia Davis sends one into the bleachers to kick off scoring for Texas Tech!

Mihyia Davis' homer starts @TexasTechSB off STRONG 😤#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN pic.twitter.com/hwwbrtEtxP

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 4, 2026

Red Raiders 1, Texas 0

8:05 p.m.: And we're off! Texas-Texas Tech is underway!

7:45 p.m.: For a reminder, Texas bested Texas Tech in last year's WCWS. Can Canady, Williams and Co. answer back in this year's matchup? We'll find out in about 20 minutes.

7:30 p.m.: Both sides are on the scene here in Oklahoma City. We're 35 minutes from the start of tonight's contest.

Red Raiders and Longhorns in the house 🏡#WCWS x @TexasSoftball @TexasTechSB pic.twitter.com/iKQmr3rVUZ

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 3, 2026

6:45 p.m.: While the pitching is sure to grab most of the headlines — and rightfully so — Texas and Texas Tech's lineups are chocked full of firepower. Mia Williams closed things out with a walk-off home run against Alabama on Monday, setting a stage for their berth in the WCWS finals.

MIA WILLIAMS WALKS IT OFF TO FORCE ANOTHER GAME 😱#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @TexasTechSB pic.twitter.com/OlmOIyGmCK

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 2, 2026

6:30 p.m.: Here's a look at the pitching matchup for tonight's contest. Teagan Kavan and NiJaree Canady have shined for their respective programs throughout their careers. They'll look to author up masterpieces once more to push their sides one step closer to the WCWS crown.

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) June 3, 2026

How to watch 2026 Women's College World Series finals Game 1

• Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: fubo, ESPN app

ESPN will broadcast all three games of the Women's College World Series finals, with each game starting at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time) from Oklahoma City.

Longtime Women's College World Series broadcaster Beth Mowins (play-by-play) will be joined by Jessica Mendoza and Michele Smith on the call for ESPN.

Those hoping to stream the series can find it on the ESPN app or fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

Women's College World Series schedule 2026

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV
Wed., June 3	Game 1: Texas vs. Texas Tech	8 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, fubo
Thu., June 4	Game 2: Texas Tech vs. Texas	8 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, fubo
Fri., June 5	Game 3: Texas vs. Texas Tech*	8 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, fubo

* If necessary