Softball Releases 2026 Schedule – Syracuse College Athletics

SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The Orange softball workforce has introduced its schedule for the 2026 season. Led by head coach Shannon Doepking, SU will play in 5 tournaments, eight ACC sequence and two doubleheaders.

KICKING OFF THE SEASON

Syracuse will throw its first pitch on the Gamecock Invitational hosted by South Carolina. The event, held from Feb. 6-8, will function matchups towards Binghamton and South Carolina.

From Feb. 13-15, the Orange will head to Austin, Texas for the Bevo Classic hosted by Texas.

In Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty will welcome Syracuse to the Liberty Softball Classic from Feb. 20-22. The Orange will match up with Toledo and Liberty with three-game sequence every.

At the Terrapin Invitational beginning Feb. 27, Maryland will host SU by means of the weekend. The Orange are set to face Maryland and Fairfield by means of March 1.

Rounding out event play, Syracuse will journey to Catonsville, Maryland for the UMBC Tournament hosted by UMBC from March 6-8.

SERIES PLAY

Syracuse will open ACC play in Tallahassee towards Florida State from March 13-15.

The Orange residence opener can be held on Friday, March 20 towards Virginia. The three-game sequence will shut out on March 22. SU’s residence stretch will proceed with a sequence towards NC State from March 27-29.

On the street once more, Syracuse will face Pittsburgh April 2-4 earlier than heading to Boston College April 10-12.

Back at residence, SU will welcome Central New York foe Colgate for a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 15. The Orange will then host Notre Dame April 17-19.

Another break within the ACC schedule will happen on Tuesday, April 21 when Buffalo hosts ‘Cuse for a doubleheader. Finishing its final street sequence of the common season, Syracuse will face Louisville from April 24-26.

The common season will conclude at Skytop Softball Stadium towards Virginia Tech May 1-3. The Orange look to proceed into the postseason for the ACC Tournament starting on May 6 at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia.

2026 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

Feb 6-8: Gamecock Invitational (Columbia, South Carolina)

Feb. 13-15: TEXAS

Feb. 20-22: Liberty Softball Classic (Lynchburg, Virginia)

Feb. 27-March 1: Terrapin Invitational (College Park, Maryland)

March 6-8: UMBC

March 13-15: @ Florida State

March 20-22: vs. Virginia

March 27-29: vs. NC State

April 2-4: @ Pittsburgh

April 10-12: @ Boston College

April 15: vs. Colgate (Doubleheader)

April 17-19: vs. Notre Dame

April 21: @ Buffalo (Doubleheader)

April 24-26: @ Louisville

May 1-3: vs. Virginia Tech