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What channel is UCLA softball vs Cal Baptist today? Time, TV for NCAA Tournament game

Portrait of Austin Curtright Austin Curtright
USA TODAY NETWORK
May 15, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET

UCLA starts its NCAA Softball Tournament journey against Cal Baptist in the Los Angeles Regional on Friday, May 15.

The No. 8 seed Bruins, led by two of the best hitters in the country in all-time single-season home run leader Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery, host South Carolina, Cal State Fullerton and Cal Baptist in their double-elimination regional for a spot against the winner of the Tallahassee Regional hosted by No. 9 Florida State.

Watch UCLA softball vs. Cal Baptist live in Los Angeles Regional with ESPN+

UCLA is coming off a Big Ten Tournament championship loss to No. 4 seed Nebraska, yet is looking to reach the Women's College World Series for the third consecutive season after missing in 2023.

Can Grant become the first-ever slugger to launch 40 home runs in a single season? Here's how to watch UCLA take on in-state foe Cal Baptist in its opening game of the Los Angeles Regional:

What TV channel is UCLA softball vs Cal Baptist on today?

UCLA vs. Cal Baptist in the Los Angeles Regional won't air on TV. It is only available on ESPN+, which requires a subscription.

UCLA softball vs Cal Baptist time today

  • Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
  • Date: Friday, May 15
  • Location: Easton Stadium (Los Angeles)

First pitch for UCLA vs. Cal Baptist is set for 10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 15, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Regional schedule

Here's a look at the full Los Angeles Regional schedule in 2026:

All times Eastern

Friday, May 15

  • Game 1: South Carolina vs. Cal State Fullerton | 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: UCLA vs. Cal Baptist | 10 p.m. ET

Saturday, May 16

  • Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner | 5 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser | 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 winner | 10 p.m. ET

Sunday, May 16

  • Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner | 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Winner game 6 vs. Game 3 winner | 10 p.m. ET

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