Tournament Field Announced for 2026 Shriners Children's College Showdown at Globe Life Field

REV Entertainment today announced that Arkansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and Vanderbilt will participate in the 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown, set to take place February 13-15, 2026, at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.

“The Shriners Children’s College Showdown continues to be one of the nation’s premier college baseball events,” said Jared Schrom, senior vice president of REV Entertainment. “We’re proud to welcome these elite programs back to Globe Life Field to open the 2026 season, and honored to support the impactful work of Shriners Children’s.”

Matchups and game times will be announced at a later date. All six teams have previously competed at Globe Life Field. Arkansas (#8) and Vanderbilt (#9) are featured in D1 Baseball’s latest top 25 rankings.

“The Shriners Children’s College Showdown continues to set the standard for early-season college baseball, and we couldn’t be more excited for 2026,” said Dustin Johnson, national director of sports for Shriners Children’s. “This tournament unites top-tier teams and fan bases in support of our mission to provide hope and healing to children around the world, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.”

Arkansas (9-3 all-time at Globe Life Field) returns for the fourth consecutive year and fifth time overall. Oklahoma (16-10) is back for the first time since 2024, when the Sooners reached the Championship Game of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship. Oklahoma State (18-14), which has played more games at Globe Life Field than any other program, returns for its second straight Shriners Children’s College Showdown.

TCU (18-9) has played at Globe Life Field every season since it began hosting college games in 2021. Texas Tech (9-13) returns after also competing in the 2024 edition of this event. Vanderbilt (2-1) makes its second appearance at Globe Life Field, last playing at the venue in 2023.

Ticket Information

Home Plate Reserved tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. CT at GlobeLifeField.com. This premium offering, which provides access to all three days of the tournament, includes: reserved seats behind home plate, reserved parking, early entry, discounts on concessions, souvenir hat and cup (with unlimited soft drink refills) and access to a private bar and restrooms.

Home Plate Reserved tickets are $156 for adults and $84 for youth (13 and under), before taxes and fees. Group ticket rates are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting REV Entertainment at 817-533-1833. General admission tickets will go on sale at a later date.

Bonus Game

Arkansas will also face Tarleton State at Globe Life Field on Monday, February 16 at 2 p.m. Fans who purchase Home Plate Reserved tickets will have the option to add a $10 general admission ticket for this bonus game.

What They're Saying

“The Shriners Children’s College Showdown is one of the most meaningful events that we participate in. The fact that Vanderbilt will be playing in a world-class venue, against other talented college baseball programs to help benefit young children, is a very special gift for our players and everyone in our program. This is a gold-star event and we are grateful to be included.”

– Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt Head Coach

“What better way to start a season than to do it against the best competition in the country and do it in a big league ballpark for a big league cause. We are honored to be a part of the Shriners Children’s College Showdown for the second straight season, and we look forward to the outstanding competition and unforgettable experiences.”

– Josh Holliday, Oklahoma State Head Coach

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to play in another Shriners Children's College Showdown and looking forward to playing at Globe Life Field again to start our season. The people at REV Entertainment do a great job hosting the teams and ensure everything is a first-class experience for our student-athletes.”

– Skip Johnson, Oklahoma Head Coach

“As always, we are incredibly grateful to be invited to play in one of college baseball’s premier tournaments. The team at Globe Life Field are fantastic hosts and the venue is top-notch. The opportunity to play such great competition in our backyard is great for our fans.”

– Kirk Saarloos, TCU Head Coach

“We’re excited to return to Globe Life Field and the Shriners Children’s College Showdown. Each year, the event is one of the best in college baseball, and we’re looking forward to another great weekend of baseball next February.”

– Tim Tadlock, Texas Tech Head Coach

“We’re thrilled to return to Arlington for the fifth time in the last six seasons to participate in the Shriners Children's College Showdown. It’s exciting to play in front of 15,000-plus fans, and it’s something our players really enjoy. We can always count on Razorback fans to turn Globe Life Field into Baum South by creating a great atmosphere for us to play in.”

– Dave Van Horn, Arkansas Head Coach

About REV Entertainment

REV Entertainment is a full-service company with the goal of producing first-class events nationwide. It serves as the official sports and entertainment partner of the Texas Rangers, including as the exclusive booking agent for both Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. For more information, visit REVEntertainment.com.

About Globe Life Field

Located in Arlington, Texas, Globe Life Field is home to the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers. The state-of-the-art, climate-controlled venue hosts a variety of events 365 days a year – from concerts and corporate gatherings to college baseball, football and more. Since opening in 2020, Globe Life Field has hosted over 20 sold-out stadium tours, including Elton John, Cody Johnson and P!NK. Learn more at GlobeLifeField.com.

Media Contact

Matt Mallian, REV Entertainment
mmallian@reventertainment.com