STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State just had its best season in its NCAA Division I era. Now entering 2027, the Texans only have plans to keep their momentum.
 
On Friday, Tarleton State Softball announced its 2027 schedule, a 56-game slate in the regular season, followed by the UAC Softball Championship May 12-15 in Richmond, Kentucky.
 
The Texans have one of their toughest schedules to date, featuring high-profile home games against the back-to-back Softball College World Series champion Texas Longhorns (March 16), the Big 12 Conference's Baylor Bears (March 2), and the Pac-12 Conference's Texas State Bobcats (March 18).
 
Season ticket renewals will begin on Monday, and season ticket sales for new fans will begin soon. Information regarding renewals will be announced on Monday.
 
This is the Texans' first season in the UAC, and they will make their first trips to new conference opponents West Georgia (March 26-27), Central Arkansas (April 16-17), and Eastern Kentucky (May 7-8). The Texans will spend most of May in Richmond, Kentucky, with their EKU meeting their final regular season series and the Colonels' serving as the conference tournament hosts.
 
The Texans will play 26 home games this season and host their two usual home tournaments, the Whataburger Invitational and the Texan Classic. The Whataburger Invitational will kick off their 2027 campaign Feb. 11-14, with the Texans opening against Alcorn State at the Tarleton State Softball Complex in a doubleheader on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. On Feb. 12, the Texans host South Dakota State at 2:30 p.m., followed by Stony Brook at 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 13, Tarleton State and Stony Brook clash again at 5:30 p.m., then the Texans close out their first home tournament against New Mexico on Feb. 14 at 12 p.m.
 
Before the Texan Classic, Tarleton State will leave the country to play in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge in Mexico Feb. 16-19. The Texans will be part of the event's second session along with Duke, Connecticut, Miami (OH) and Cal State Fullerton. This is the 11th edition of the event, which will run across two sessions, Feb. 11-13 and Feb. 16-20, at Nancy Almaraz Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The Texans will open against Duke on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m., then a same day 7:30 p.m. game against Miami (OH). Tarleton State plays the same two opponents on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then takes on UConn on Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. before closing the event against Cal State Fullerton on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.
 
The Texan Classic will be Feb. 25-28, featuring Northwestern State, South Dakota, Texas Southern, and UTEP. Tarleton State opens with a Feb. 25 5 p.m. game against Northwestern State. On Feb. 26, the Texans face Texas Southern at 2:30 p.m., then UTEP at 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 27, the Texans host South Dakota at 2:30 p.m., then Texas Southern at 7:30 p.m., before closing on Feb. 28 against South Dakota at 10 a.m.
 
On March 2 at 5 p.m., Tarleton State hosts the Big 12 Conference's Baylor Bears at the Tarleton State Softball Complex.
 
From March 5-7, the Texans will play at Houston's tournament against UIC (March 5 and March 6 at 10 a.m.), Houston (March 6 at 3:30 p.m. and March 7 at 12:45 p.m.) and Stephen F. Austin (March 7 at 10 a.m.).
 
On March 10, Tarleton State will have a home doubleheader against Grambling State at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
 
From March 12-14, the Texans will play at Southern Miss' tournament, featuring games against West Florida (March 12 at 9 a.m. and March 13 at 5:30 p.m.), SEMO (March 12 at 11:30 a.m.), and Southern Miss (March 13 at 3 p.m., March 14 at 11:30 a.m.).
 
On March 16, Tarleton State will host the back-to-back Women's College World Series champion Texas Longhorns. That will be a Tuesday 6 p.m. contest at the Tarleton State Softball Complex.
 
On March 18 and March 20, Tarleton State and Texas State will play at each home location. First, the Texans will host the Bobcats in Stephenville on March 18 for a single game at 6 p.m. On March 20, Texas State will play host in San Marcos, Texas, for a doubleheader at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
 
Conference-play begins for Tarleton State on the road at West Georgia on March 26-27, with game times at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for a March 26 doubleheader, and 12 p.m. on March 27.
 
The Texans then host Austin Peay on April 2-3, a Friday doubleheader at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., then a Saturday game at 12 p.m.
 
Tarleton State heads to Abilene Christian this season on April 9-10, a Friday doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., then a Saturday 12 p.m. contest.
 
Tarleton State will play at Central Arkansas on April 16-17, a Friday game at 6 p.m., then a Saturday doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
 
The Texans will then host back-to-back conference series against North Alabama and UT Arlington. The Lions come to town for a Friday (April 23) doubleheader at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and a Saturday (April 24) game at 12 p.m. On April 30, it will be a game between Tarleton State and UTA at 6 p.m., then a Saturday (May 1) doubleheader for the final regular season games in Stephenville at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
 
The final regular season series will be at EKU on May 7 (1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.) and May 8 (1 p.m.).
 
The full 2027 Tarleton State Softball schedule can be found here.