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Kentucky softball full schedule released: See who the Cats will play

Softball starts this Friday, see the full schedule inside

ByDrew Holbrook|
Oklahoma State catcher Caroline Wang (66) runs back to second base in front of Kentucky infielder Erin Coffel (21) during a softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and Kentucky in the Stillwater Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Oklahoma State won 6-2.
Oklahoma State catcher Caroline Wang (66) runs back to second base in front of Kentucky infielder Erin Coffel (21) during a softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and Kentucky in the Stillwater Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Oklahoma State won 6-2. | BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK

Kentucky begins its journey in Clearwater, Florida, with the NFCA Lead-Off Classic (Feb. 7-9), where they'll face teams like Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Morgan State, Southern Miss, and No. 8 Duke. Just a few days later, they remain in Clearwater for the ESPN Shriners Children's Invitational (Feb. 13-15), where they'll battle Wichita State, Virginia, Clemson, Oklahoma State, and UCLA.

2025 NFCA Lead-Off Classic (Clearwater, FL)

  • Feb. 7 – vs. Pittsburgh (10:00 AM)
  • Feb. 7 – vs. Notre Dame (1:00 PM)
  • Feb. 8 – vs. Morgan State (12:00 PM)
  • Feb. 8 – vs. Southern Miss (3:00 PM)
  • Feb. 9 – vs. #8 Duke (11:00 AM)

2025 ESPN Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational (Clearwater, FL)

  • Feb. 13 – vs. Wichita State (11:00 AM)
  • Feb. 13 – vs. Virginia (2:00 PM)
  • Feb. 14 – vs. Clemson (1:00 PM)
  • Feb. 14 – vs. Oklahoma State (6:00 PM)
  • Feb. 15 – vs. UCLA (12:00 PM)

2025 I-75 Tournament (Atlanta, GA)

  • Feb. 21 – vs. Coastal Carolina (11:00 AM)
  • Feb. 21 – at Georgia Tech (1:30 PM)
  • Feb. 22 – vs. Memphis (12:00 PM)
  • Feb. 22 – at Georgia Tech (3:30 PM)
  • Feb. 23 – at Kennesaw State (11:00 AM)

2025 WKU Tournament (Bowling Green, KY)

  • Feb. 28 – vs. Evansville (11:00 AM)
  • Feb. 28 – at Western Kentucky (4:00 PM)
  • Mar. 1 – vs. Tennessee Tech (11:00 AM)
  • Mar. 1 – at Western Kentucky (4:00 PM)
  • Mar. 2 – vs. Evansville (11:00 AM)

SEC Play & Midweek Non-Conference Games

  • Mar. 7 – vs. Missouri (6:30 PM)
  • Mar. 8 – vs. Missouri (2:00 PM)
  • Mar. 9 – vs. Missouri (4:30 PM)
  • Mar. 12 – vs. Virginia Tech (5:00 PM)
  • Mar. 14 – at LSU (7:00 PM)
  • Mar. 15 – at LSU (6:00 PM)
  • Mar. 16 – at LSU (2:00 PM)
  • Mar. 18 – vs. Dayton (6:00 PM)
  • Mar. 19 – at Bellarmine (4:00 PM)
  • Mar. 21 – vs. Ole Miss (6:00 PM)
  • Mar. 22 – vs. Ole Miss (2:00 PM)
  • Mar. 23 – vs. Ole Miss (1:00 PM)
  • Mar. 25 – vs. Stanford (5:00 PM)
  • Mar. 28 – at Arkansas (7:00 PM)
  • Mar. 29 – at Arkansas (5:00 PM)
  • Mar. 30 – at Arkansas (1:00 PM)
  • Apr. 2 – at Louisville (8:00 PM)
  • Apr. 4 – vs. Auburn (6:30 PM)
  • Apr. 5 – vs. Auburn (2:00 PM)
  • Apr. 6 – vs. Auburn (12:00 PM)
  • Apr. 9 – vs. Marshall (6:00 PM)

2025 Boston Tournament (Boston, MA)

  • Apr. 12 – vs. Sacred Heart (10:00 AM)
  • Apr. 12 – at Boston (12:30 PM)
  • Apr. 13 – at Boston (12:00 PM)

Final Regular Season Stretch

  • Apr. 15 – vs. Western Kentucky (6:00 PM)
  • Apr. 19 – at South Carolina (TBA)
  • Apr. 20 – at South Carolina (TBA)
  • Apr. 21 – at South Carolina (7:00 PM)
  • Apr. 23 – at Eastern Kentucky (6:00 PM)
  • Apr. 25 – vs. Mississippi State (6:00 PM)
  • Apr. 26 – vs. Mississippi State (4:30 PM)
  • Apr. 27 – vs. Mississippi State (1:00 PM)
  • Apr. 29 – vs. Northern Kentucky (6:00 PM)
  • May 1 – at Texas (TBA)
  • May 2 – at Texas (TBA)
  • May 3 – at Texas (2:00 PM)

2025 SEC Softball Tournament (Athens, GA)

  • May 6 – Opening Round (TBA)

After the early-season tournaments, the Wildcats travel to Atlanta, Georgia, for the I-75 Tournament (Feb. 21-23), featuring games against Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, Memphis, and Kennesaw State. The following weekend, they return to Kentucky for the WKU Tournament (Feb. 28 - Mar. 2), where they'll play Evansville, Western Kentucky, and Tennessee Tech.

SEC Play Begins at Home

Conference play begins at John Cropp Stadium on March 7-9 as Kentucky hosts Missouri in a three-game series. The Wildcats then hit the road for a tough test at LSU (March 14-16) before returning home for matchups against Ole Miss (March 21-23) and Stanford (March 25).

Kentucky's SEC road schedule features matchups against Arkansas (March 28-30), South Carolina (April 19-21), and Texas (May 1-3). Other key home series include battles against Auburn (April 4-6) and Mississippi State (April 25-27).

Marquee Non-Conference Matchups

In addition to their rigorous SEC schedule, Kentucky has several high-profile non-conference matchups, including:

  • Virginia Tech (March 12, Lexington, KY)
  • Louisville (April 2, Louisville, KY)
  • Boston Tournament (April 12-13, Boston, MA)
  • Western Kentucky (April 15, Lexington, KY)
  • Northern Kentucky (April 29, Lexington, KY)

SEC Tournament and Postseason Aspirations

The Wildcats will look to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament, set for May 6 in Athens, Georgia. With Lawson's renewed approach and a team determined to bounce back, Kentucky aims to return to national prominence and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Can the Wildcats Bounce Back?

With a renewed focus on putting the best team on the field, Rachel Lawson has made it clear she is prioritizing Kentucky’s success over individual loyalty. The 2025 schedule will test the Wildcats early and often, but if they rise to the challenge, Kentucky could re-establish itself as an SEC powerhouse.

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