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- Where to watch every Shriners Children’s College Showdown game
- Full schedule and matchups to stream (ET)
- Why this weekend matters: teams, talent and storylines
- Prospects to watch — draft names that could impact games
- Globe Life Field: the venue and travel essentials
- Preseason rankings snapshot and where Showdown teams sit
College baseball opens with a marquee event as top programs head to Arlington for the Shriners Children’s College Showdown. The three-day festival at Globe Life Field brings ranked squads, big-name prospects and a full slate of games to stream live, setting the tone for the 2026 season.
Where to watch every Shriners Children’s College Showdown game
- Broadcast: No traditional TV partner
- Live stream: FloCollege (all games)
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Every game from the tournament will be streamed online. FloCollege carries the full schedule, replays and event content. New subscribers can find promotional deals via partner offers to save on an annual plan.
Full schedule and matchups to stream (ET)
All times listed in Eastern Time. Tune to FloCollege for live coverage and on-demand replays.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., Feb. 13 | 12:00 p.m. | Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech |
| 4:00 p.m. | TCU vs. Vanderbilt | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas | |
| Sat., Feb. 14 | 12:00 p.m. | Texas Tech vs. Vanderbilt |
| 4:00 p.m. | Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Arkansas vs. TCU | |
| Sun., Feb. 15 | 11:30 a.m. | Vanderbilt vs. Oklahoma State |
| 3:30 p.m. | Texas Tech vs. Arkansas | |
| 7:30 p.m. | TCU vs. Oklahoma |
Why this weekend matters: teams, talent and storylines
The field mixes national powers and regional rivals. Arkansas enters as the highest-ranked team in the group, coming off another deep postseason run. TCU and Vanderbilt bring elite pitching and high draft ceiling talent. Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State add depth and big-game resumes.
- Arkansas: returning College World Series pedigree and veteran coaching staff.
- TCU: one of the weekend’s top prospect pools.
- Vanderbilt: perennial pitching-rich program.
- Oklahoma & Oklahoma State: physical, competitive squads.
- Texas Tech: hungry after missing the national field last season.
Prospects to watch — draft names that could impact games
Several players projected in MLB draft discussions will headline the event. Expect scouts and front offices to have a close eye on outings at Globe Life Field.
- Sawyer Strosnider (TCU) — top-10 draft prospect with run-producing skills.
- Chase Brunson (TCU) — outfielder with power and strong hit tools.
- Tommy LaPour (TCU) — right-handed arm with starter upside.
- Gabe Gaeckle (Arkansas) — power right-hander, among the weekend’s top arms.
- Ryder Helfrick (Arkansas) — catcher with contact and defensive appeal.
- Hunter Dietz (Arkansas) — left-handed starter with projection.
- Carson Wiggins (Arkansas) — relief/starter arm with velocity.
- Logan Hughes (Texas Tech) — outfielder with pop and arm strength.
Globe Life Field: the venue and travel essentials
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
- City: Arlington, Texas
- Capacity: roughly 40,000 seats
- Home team: Texas Rangers
- Opened: 2020
The modern retractable-roof ballpark makes for consistent conditions. Fans in town can pair a weekend trip to Arlington with nearby attractions and multiple hotel options.
Preseason rankings snapshot and where Showdown teams sit
D1Baseball.com’s preseason list sets the national pecking order. Several teams at Globe Life Field appear inside the top 25.
- UCLA
- LSU
- Texas
- Mississippi State
- Georgia Tech
- Coastal Carolina
- Arkansas
- Louisville
- Auburn
- TCU
- North Carolina
- Oregon State
- Florida
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Florida State
- NC State
- Kentucky
- Clemson
- Southern Miss
- Wake Forest
- Miami (Fla.)
- Vanderbilt
- Arizona
- Texas A&M
Useful links and resources
- Where to stream Shriners Children’s College Showdown
- Latest MLB news, rumors and draft coverage
- 2026 MLB schedule, scores and standings
