The road to the title is paved with grit, teamwork, and Black excellence—and the 2025 SWAC Softball Championship is no exception. Hosted at the Gulfport Sportsplex in Gulfport, Mississippi, this year’s tournament promises high energy, fierce competition, and undeniable HBCU pride.
From Tuesday, May 6 through Friday, May 9, the SWAC’s top women’s softball programs go head-to-head in a double-elimination bracket for a chance at conference glory. And if necessary, a winner-take-all championship game will be held Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. CST.
BWNC invites you to tap into the games, celebrate these incredible student-athletes, and witness the magic of Black women in sports—all in real time.
Opening Day Matchups – Tuesday, May 6
Game 1: (W2) Texas Southern vs. (E3) Alabama State – 10:30 a.m. CST Game 2: (E2) Jackson State vs. (W3) Southern – 1:00 p.m. CST Game 3: (E1) Florida A&M vs. (W4) Grambling State – 3:30 p.m. CST Game 4: (W1) Prairie View A&M vs. (E4) Bethune-Cookman – 6:00 p.m. CST
Watch It Live:
Catch every moment on the official SWAC YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@swacsports1920
This isn’t just a tournament—it’s a celebration of culture, competition, and community. Whether you’re watching from the stands or streaming from home, let’s show up for these teams and the spirit of HBCU sports.
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.
Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
Follow the SWAC
For complete coverage of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, please follow the SWAC on social media at @TheSWAC (Twitter), @TheSWAC (Facebook), and @TheSWAC (Instagram) or visit the official home of the Southwestern Athletic Conference at www.swac.org.
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