After a clean sweep in the Tuscaloosa Regional, Alabama softball continues its journey to Oklahoma City with one last weekend at Rhoads Stadium.
The No. 1 overall-seeded Crimson Tide secured an NCAA super regional berth with a 9-0 championship win over SC Upstate after starting regional play with a 8-0 run-rule win (five innings) over the Spartans. Alabama also claimed a 3-0 shutout over Belmont in-between.
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Now, Alabama hosts No. 16 overall-seeded LSU for the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Tigers are coming off a 7-2 regional championship win over Virginia Tech. The winner of the super regional round will advance to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City from May 28 to June 5.
Here’s everything you need to know about the last series of the 2026 season at Rhoads Stadium.
Who is in Alabama softball’s NCAA Super Regional?
Alabama softball will host No. 16 overall seed LSU for the Tuscaloosa Super Regional series at Rhoads Stadium.
Alabama and LSU did not play in the regular season nor the SEC Tournament. Alabama finished second in the conference with a 19-5 league record. LSU was eighth at 13-11.
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NCAA Tournament Tuscaloosa Super Regional full schedule, bracket
WHERE: Rhoads Stadium
Game 1: 6 p.m. CT on Friday, May 22
Game 2: 2 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 23
Game 3: TBD on Sunday, May 24 (if necessary)
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) pitches for Alabama in the Regional Final against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) pitches for Alabama in the Regional Final against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White (3) catches a ball in center for an out against USC Upstate in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells (15) catches a foul pop up for an out against USC Upstate in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles (34) lays down a sacrifice bunt against USC Upstate in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Fans hold up a big head of Alabama catcher Marlie Giles (34) at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy gives a high five to Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) after Vandagriff hit a two-run homer in the Regional Final against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) is congratulated at home plate after hitting a two-run homer against USC Upstate in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) is congratulated at home plate after hitting a two-run homer against USC Upstate in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate third baseman Alyssa Davenport (3) fields and throws to first for an out against Alabama in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) pitches for Alabama in the Regional Final against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) pitches for Alabama in the Regional Final against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate pitcher Maddie Drerup (14) starts the Regional Final game with Alabama at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Ana Roman (21) makes the catch on a fly ball during the game with USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells (15) yells in celebration with Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) after Moten made a barehanded play on a hit ball to get an out against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells (15) yells in celebration with Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) after Moten made a barehanded play on a hit ball to get an out against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins (47) chest bumps Alabama pitcher Vic Moten (0) after Moten made a barehanded play on a hit ball to get an out against USC Upstate at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate centerfielder Taliyah Thomas (31) catches a ball in center for an out against Alabama in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
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Alabama vs USC Upstate regional finals photos
May 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate centerfielder Taliyah Thomas (31) catches a ball in center for an out against Alabama in the Regional Final at Rhoads Stadium.
What channel are Alabama softball super regional games?
The Tuscaloosa Super Regional opener Friday will air on ESPN2, which can be streamed on Fubo. Saturday’s matchup will air on ESPN. TV information for the potential third game has yet to be released.
NCAA Softball Tournament parking at Rhoads Stadium
Parking passes can be bought from the University of Alabama.
If you’re looking for free parking, the Northeast commuter lot at the corner of Campus Drive and Peter Bryce Blvd is open and can be accessed from US 82/McFarland Blvd.
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Alabama softball vs Belmont photos from Tuscaloosa Regional
May 16, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Suzette Hughes has a handful of brownies at a tailgate part outside Rhoads Stadium before the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and Belmont.
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Alabama softball vs Belmont photos from Tuscaloosa Regional
May 16, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Suzette Hughes has a handful of brownies at a tailgate part outside Rhoads Stadium before the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and Belmont.
Alabama softball tickets in Tuscaloosa Super Regional
Tickets for the Tuscaloosa Super Regional will go on sale at 9 a.m. CT Monday, May 18 on RollTide.com. If single session tickets are available, they will go on sale at 9 a.m. CT Thursday, May 21.
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What else should I know before attending Tuscaloosa Super Regional?
Rhoads Stadium is a cashless venue. Alabama athletics has a clear bag policy.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) pitches a shutout in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) pitches a shutout in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles (34) connects for a solo homer in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins (47) throws to first for an out in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor (36) fields and throws to first for an out in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor (36) fields and throws to first for an out in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells (15) manages to hold onto a pop up on the infield in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young (4) runs to first after hitting a ball to left in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young (4) snags a pop up on the infield in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama right fielder Ana Roman (21) connects with a pitch in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate right fielder Sophia Kardatzke (24) reaches up but can’t reach a home run by Alabama catcher Marlie Giles (34) in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama catcher Marlie Giles (34) is swarmed with congratulations as she crosses home plate after hitting a solo homer in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) connects for a hit in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) safely steals second in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A pitch bounces off Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins’ (47) shin as she is hit by a pitch in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young (4) reaches out to slap a hit on the infield in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate pitcher Maddie Drerup (14) throws to second in an attempt to catch a runner off the pulvínulo in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White (3) yells in celebration after scoring a run in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) pitches a shutout in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) pitches a shutout in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young (4) takes a throw at first on a bunt to record an out in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The glove of Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor (36) is seen deflecting a ground ball as Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins (47) moves to field it in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate shortstop Abby Polk (0) runs to third in front of Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins (47) who is fielding a deflected ground ball in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Salen Hawkins (47) throws to third after fielding a deflected ground ball in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate shortstop Abby Polk (0) slides safely into third as Alabama third baseman Ambrey Taylor (36) reaches for a throw in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young (4) snags a soft line drive in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; USC Upstate centerfielder Taliyah Thomas (31) is tagged out in a run down by Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells (15) in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) claps as she rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) celebrates her solo homer with teammates at home plate in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama first baseman Brooke Wells (15) hugs Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff (12) after Vandagriff’s home run in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The taco vs hot sauce race ends in a dead heat, but there was some cheating by taco as he kept on tugging on taco’s costume to stay even in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The taco vs hot sauce race ends in a dead heat, but there was some cheating by taco as he kept on tugging on taco’s costume to stay even in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White (3) settles under a fly ball in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) leaves the field after an inning in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama players huddle at home plate before playing in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Mari Hubbard (81) and Alabama outfielder Lauren Johnson (88) pray together near the left field fence before the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
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Photos of the Alabama vs USC Upstate regional softball game
May 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A fan holds up a Roll Tide sign in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional game between Alabama and USC Upstate.
NCAA softball super regional format
Alabama softball and LSU will play in a best-of-three series for a spot in the Women’s College World Series. If one team wins the first two games consecutively, a third game will not be necessary.
The winner of the super regional round will advance to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City from May 28 to June 5.
Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com.
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