Arizona Wildcats to compete in Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Arizona Wildcats baseball team will open their 2027 season at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown, returning to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas from February 19-21, 2027. This marks their third appearance in the tournament within six seasons. Arizona is coming off a challenging 2025 season with a 19-34 record and will face strong competition, possibly including reigning College World Series champion Oklahoma. Matchups will be confirmed in the fall, as the Wildcats schedule a demanding nonconference slate, including a three-game series against UCLA.
- •Arizona plays in the Shriners Children’s College Showdown in February 2027.
- •The Wildcats have had a tough 2025 season, finishing 19-34.
- •Opponents could include Oklahoma, Texas, Clemson, or Virginia.
- •Specific matchups will be announced in the fall.
- •Arizona will also face UCLA in a three-game series.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona baseball to open 2027 season in Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Texas
"Wildcats could face CWS champion Oklahoma
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