ICYMI: USA Softball Adds to 2023 Hall of Fame Complex Event Schedule

Additional events have been added to the 2023 USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex schedule, providing fans with the opportunity to experience the highest levels of the game at the Softball Capital of the World® across an eight-month span.

Joining the previously announced event lineup (see original January 12, 2023 announcement below) will be one of college softball’s most anticipated rivalries featuring a solo contest between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns in addition to a series of professional softball competitions featuring WPF’s OKC Spark.

Red River Rivalry

Slated for Friday, March 31, the Red River Rivalry will bring the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas to Oklahoma City for a 6 p.m. CT solo matchup on OGE Energy Field, where the Sooners last prevailed over the Longhorns to earn the 2022 NCAA National Championship title.

The contest will be a part of a three-game series with the additional two matchups held at Marita Hynes Field in Norman on Saturday (11 a.m. CT) and Sunday (2 p.m. CT). Tickets went on sale via SoonerSports.com/tickets and through the OU Athletics Ticket Office on Friday, February 10.

OKC Spark

Making its debut at the Softball Capital of the World®, the OKC Spark will showcase 12 matchups throughout the months of July and early August with contests featuring Texas WPF, Vipers and USSSA Pride.

A member of the WPF (Women’s Professional Fastpitch), the OKC Spark will feature familiar names on the roster including Olympic silver medalist Michelle Moultrie, 2022 Women’s National Team member Jocelyn Alo and former Team USA standout Keilani Ricketts.

To view the full OKC Spark schedule and to stay up to date on ticket sales and roster announcements, visit okcspark.com.

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For more information on the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex or to view the full list of 2023 events coming to Oklahoma City, visit USASoftball.com.

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USA Softball Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Complex Schedule

Originally published Jan. 12, 2023 on Extra Inning Softball

Earlier this week, USA Softball issued a press release highlighting this year’s slate of games and tournaments set for the Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Here is that schedule which includes events starting in March going through October of 2023…

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The 2023 event schedule for the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex is officially unveiled with a full slate of premiere softball competitions coming to Oklahoma City across an eight-month span.

Fan-favorite events such as the NCAA Women’s College World Series (WCWS) and the USA Softball All-American Games will return to the Softball Capital of the World®, in addition to various USA Softball National Championships including the prestigious 16-Under and 18-Under GOLD National Championships and Men’s Class A and B Slow Pitch National Championships.

“We are proud to continue providing softball fans the opportunity to experience the game at the highest level at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex throughout the 2023 season,” said USA Softball Chief Executive Officer, Craig Cress.

“With events taking place over an eight-month period, fans will be able to watch the highest levels of the game ranging from USA Softball National Championships, high school state championships, collegiate playoffs and more. We remain committed to providing an outstanding experience at the Softball Capital of the World, and look forward to welcoming athletes, umpires and fans throughout the year.”

The 2023 schedule will commence in March with the Langston University Red Dirt Classic (March 2-5) and the Omni Hall of Fame Classic (March 17-19), followed by the Special Olympics of Oklahoma returning to the Hall of Fame Complex on April 5.

The 14-Under Spring Preview (April 15-16) and the 10-Under/12-Under Spring Showdown (April 22-23) will conclude the action in April while the OSSAA High School Slow Pitch State Championships will be contested the first week of May (May 2-3).

NCAA post-season Division I softball once again highlights the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex schedule with the return of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference Championship (May 11-13) followed by the much-anticipated NCAA Women’s College World Series (June 1-9) where the top eight teams from Division I will compete for the right to hoist the national championship trophy.

Continuing through the month of July, the Softball Capital of the World® will welcome the return of the USA Softball GOLD National Championships where the top 16-Under and 18-Under teams from across the country will cap The Road to Oklahoma City during a week-long competition slated for July 16-23.

The USA Softball All-American Games (August 11-13) will also return to the Hall of Fame Complex followed by the USA Softball Men’s Class B (September 1-2) and Men’s Class A (September 3-4) Slow Pitch National Championships.

The 2023 event calendar will come to a close in October with the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) High School Fast Pitch State Championships set to take place October 5-7 (Class B-3A) and October 12-14 (Class 4A-6A).

Additional events to be held at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, including potential dates for OKC Spark games, will be announced at a later date.

For more information on the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, visit USASoftball.com.