STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State Softball's home opening tournament schedule has been altered, the Texans announced on Wednesday, due to impending rain overnight Friday and Saturday morning.
The 2026 Whataburger Invitational features Tarleton State, Colgate, South Dakota State and Stephen F. Austin. Friday's four-game slate will have the same times as previously scheduled, with a shift in opponents. Friday's schedule will now be:
- Stephen F. Austin vs. South Dakota State at 10 a.m. on Friday
- Stephen F. Austin vs. Colgate at 12:30 p.m. on Friday
- Tarleton State vs. South Dakota State at 3 p.m. on Friday
- Tarleton State vs. Colgate at 5:30 p.m. on Friday
Saturday will now be a three-game slate instead of four games starting at 2 p.m., four hours later than when it was originally scheduled to start. Also, Tarleton State will play in just one game on Saturday instead of two games. Saturday's schedule will now be:
- South Dakota State vs. Stephen F. Austin at 2 p.m. on Saturday
- South Dakota State vs. Colgate at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
- Tarleton State vs. Colgate at 7 p.m. on Saturday
Sunday now has an additional game and will be three games throughout the day instead of two games. The day will still start at 9:30 a.m., and Tarleton State will play in two games on the day instead of one, with a 2:30 p.m. game added. Sunday's schedule will now be:
- Colgate vs. South Dakota State at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday
- Tarleton State vs. Stephen F. Austin at 12 p.m. on Sunday
- Tarleton State vs. Stephen F. Austin at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday
Whataburger Invitational tournament passes and single-day passes remain the same. An all-tournament pass is $40 for reserved seats and $30 for general admission. There are also single-day passes available, priced at $30 for a single-day in reserved seating, and $20 for a single-day in GA. Tournament passes be purchased at
www.tarletonsports.com/tickets. Fans can also call the Tarleton State Athletics Ticket Office to purchase at 254-968-1832.
