This weekend, professional softball is hitting a massive milestone: the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball championship series opener will be the first professional softball game ever televised on a U.S. broadcast network. Seriously, folks, we’re talking about a historic first for the sport in just the AUSL’s second season, and it’s all going down for the title! This isn’t just another championship series; it’s a landmark event pushing professional softball into the mainstream like never before. Get ready to witness history!
The Battle for the Crown: Bandits vs. Talons
After what’s been described as a long and intense season of play, only two teams remain standing for the 2026 championship title: the Chicago Bandits and the defending champion Utah Talons. This series is absolutely dripping with high stakes. The Bandits earned their spot in the final with an incredible 6-5 victory over the Portland Cascade. That wasn’t just any win, either. It was an 11-inning play-in game on Thursday night, showing the kind of grit and determination these Chicago players bring to the field. Can they carry that momentum into the final against the reigning champs? We’re about to find out if the Talons can hold onto their title or if the Bandits will upset the defending powerhouse. The tension for this matchup is already through the roof!
Don’t Miss a Single Pitch: How to Watch
You’ve gotta see this series unfold, especially with Game 1 making history. The 2026 AUSL championship series between the Talons and Bandits will be broadcast nationally, so you’ve got plenty of options. Tune in on ABC, ESPN, and the entire ESPN family of networks to catch the live action. If you’re a cord-cutter, no worries at all! You can stream every single game live on fubo or through the ESPN app. Pro tip: fubo even offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can jump right into the championship without missing a beat and test out the service. It’s the perfect way to make sure you’re locked in for every inning as these teams battle it out at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.
Here’s the full schedule so you can mark your calendars:
- Saturday, July 25: Game 1 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, fubo, ESPN app
- Sunday, July 26: Game 2 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN, fubo, ESPN app
- Monday, July 27: Game 3* at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app (*if necessary)
This is more than just a championship; it’s a moment for professional softball. Who’s gonna prevail and lift that 2026 title? Make sure you’re watching Game 1 on Saturday and every pitch after that. This is gonna be epic!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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