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Mizzou Softball Opens Season at NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic

Mizzou softball kicks off its 2026 campaign with the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic starting Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8 in Clearwater, Fla.

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Mizzou softball kicks off its 2026 campaign with the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic starting Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8 in Clearwater, Fla.

The 23rd edition of the event takes place at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Over the four-days, 18 programs will be showcased with 46 games on the schedule.

MU takes on one team from the 2025 Women's College World Series (WCWS) with its second game against Oregon. Other Power Four conference opponents include Penn State (season opener) and BYU.

The Tigers will also face Tennessee State and Liberty during the NFCA Leadoff Classic.

All games will be streamed live (free) on the GameChanger App with select contests to be broadcast on the MLB Network.

Tickets will be available via online purchase only, and can be purchased on the tournament central page.

2026 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic Schedule

Friday, Feb. 6

Penn State vs. Mizzou (10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT) – Field One

Oregon vs. Mizzou (1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT) – Field One

Saturday, Feb. 7

Mizzou vs. Tennessee State (3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT) – Field One

Mizzou vs. BYU (6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT) – Field One

Sunday, Feb. 8

Mizzou vs. Liberty (1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT) – Field Eight

NEXT UP

  • Mizzou commences its fall campaign by hosting Missouri State on Friday (Sept. 27) at the Mizzou Softball Stadium. First pitch is set for 7 p.m., CT for the fall opener.

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