The first day of Women's College World Series play has concluded and four of eight teams have dropped into the loser's bracket in double-elimination play. Among these teams are No. 14 Alabama and No. 10 Duke, who will fight for a chance to stay alive in the race to the title.
Alabama had a tough go against No. 6 UCLA in the first game of the WCWS, losing 4-1 after allowing a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Kenleigh Cahalan notched the lone RBI for the Crimson Tide in the fifth inning, sending Kinley Pate home.
Duke had the unfortunate luck of facing No. 2 Oklahoma in its first World Series game in program history. That didn't go so well for the Blue Devils, as they fell 9-1 to the Sooners despite leading first after a home run from Francesca Frelick in the second inning.
These two teams last played in February 2023, when Alabama came out on top in a close 5-4 contest. The WCWS will mark just the second time the Crimson Tide and Blue Devils have played.
Who will keep their WCWS hopes alive in Oklahoma City? Here's how to watch Alabama vs. Duke in the Women's College World Series.
What channel is Alabama vs. Duke softball on tonight?
Alabama vs. Duke will air nationally on ESPN. It can also be live streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
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Alabama vs. Duke softball start time
- Date: Friday, May 31
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Alabama vs. Duke will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, May 31. The Women's College World Series matchup will be played at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Alabama vs. Duke softball tickets
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Women's College World Series schedule 2024
Here's a look at the Women's College World Series schedule, including game times and TV channels.
Thu., May 30
| Game | Matchup/Results |
| Game 1 | UCLA 4, Alabama 1 |
| Game 2 | Oklahoma 9, Duke 1 (6 inn.) |
| Game 3 | Texas 4, Stanford 0 |
| Game 4 | Florida 1, Oklahoma State 0 |
Fri., May 31
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 5 | (14) Alabama vs. (10) Duke | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 6 | (5) Oklahoma State vs. (8) Stanford | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Sat., June 1
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 7 | (6) UCLA vs. (2) Oklahoma | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 8 | (1) Texas vs. (4) Florida | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Sun., June 2
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 9 | Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 10 | Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Mon., June 3
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 11 | Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 12 (if necessary) | Game 11 rematch | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 13 | Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 14 (if necessary) | Game 13 rematch | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Wed., June 5
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| WCWS Final Game 1 | TBD | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Thu., June 6
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| WCWS Final Game 2 | TBD | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Fri., June 7
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| WCWS Final Game 3 (if necessary) | TBD | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
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