OKLAHOMA CITY–– Game day is here in Oklahoma City. No. 1 Alabama (54-7) opens its 2026 Women's College World Series journey against No. 8 UCLA (52-8) at Devon Park on Thursday night. Both programs are very familiar with the WCWS and know what it takes to win on the big stage. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ESPN, but BamaCentral will provide updates throughout. BE SURE TO REFRESH YOUR BROWSER FOR THE LATEST UPDATESLive updates(latest updates at the top)PregameThe fans have started flooding into the stadium 1.5 hours before first pitch. Alabama will be the designated home team. Sunny skies in Oklahoma with temperatures in the low 80s. No rain in the forecast (for today, at least.)In Thursday's Session 1 games, No. 11 Texas Tech beat Mississippi State, and No. 7 Tennessee beat No. 2 Texas. The Bulldogs and Longhorns will meet on Friday in an elimination game. The evening session features Alabama and UCLA in the first game with No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Arkansas in the second game. Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Threads and Blue Sky for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
WCWS Live Updates from No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 8 UCLA
Score updates and analysis from Devon Park in Oklahoma City as the Crimson Tide takes on the Bruins in the opening round of the Women's College World Series.
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No. 1 Alabama (54-7) opens the 2026 Women's College World Series against No. 8 UCLA (52-8) at Devon Park, Oklahoma City, Thursday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN. Both programs are perennial WCWS contenders, with the evening session also featuring No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Arkansas in a marquee bracket matchup.
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