Based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, The University of Illinois supports decisions by the Big Ten Conference and NCAA in cancelling all remaining winter and spring athletic competitions through the end of the current academic year.
The Big Ten Softball Tournament will be hosted at Eichelberger Field on the University of Illinois campus.
The single-elimination tournament begins on Thursday, May 9 and features 11 games, all of which will be broadcasted live on Big Ten Network.Ticket Information
All-Session general admission tickets will be available to purchase beginning on Tuesday, February 25 at 9:00 am CT and will conclude following play on the first day of the tournament. Single session general admission tickets will go on sale starting Monday, May 4 at 9:00 am CT. Single session tickets are valid for each of the games played on that particular date.
Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting FightingIllini.com, calling 1-866-ILLINI-1 (456-4641), or visiting the Illinois Ticket Office, located in the West Entrance of State Farm Center. Single session tickets will be sold on site at the Eichelberger Field ticket booth each day of the tournament starting 1.5 hours prior to the day’s first game.
All Session | GET TICKETS
All Session Adult: $25
All Session Youth (18 & under): $15
All Session College Student (with valid college ID): $15
Single Session
Single Session Adult: $10
Single Session Youth (18 & under): $5
Single Session College Student (with valid college ID): $5
Parking Information
There are various parking spaces in close proximity to Eichelberger Field available for fans. There is a grass lot west of Eichelberger Field, which is shared when there are home games at Illinois Field (Baseball). This lot is accessible from Kirby/Florida Ave. Fans may also park in the grass lot south of Eichelberger Field, east of the Atkins Tennis Center. Finally, ADA parking is available in the gravel lot off Florida Ave. to the west of the field and Martin Softball Clubhouse, as well as near the outdoor tennis courts south of Eichelberger Field.
Tentative Tournament Schedule
| Thursday, May 7, 2020: First Round | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am | Gates Open to the Public | |
| 11:30 am | Game 1: No. 12 seed vs. No. 5 seed | Eichelberger Field |
| 2:00 pm | Game 2: No. 9 seed vs. No. 8 seed | Eichelberger Field |
| 4:30 pm | Game 3: No. 10 seed vs. No. 7 seed | Eichelberger Field |
| 7:00 pm | Game 4: No. 11 seed vs. No. 6 seed | Eichelberger Field |
*Minimum of 30 minutes between each game, with the time to begin after the last pitch of the previous game. All times CT.
| Friday, May 8, 2020: Quarterfinals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am | Gates Open to the Public | |
| 11:30 am | Game 5: No. 4 seed vs. Game 1 Winner | Eichelberger Field |
| 2:00 pm | Game 6: No. 1 seed vs. Game 2 Winner | Eichelberger Field |
| 4:30 pm | Game 7: No. 2 seed vs. Game 3 Winner | Eichelberger Field |
| 7:00 pm | Game 8: No. 3 seed vs. Game 4 Winner | Eichelberger Field |
*Minimum of 30 minutes between each game, with the time to begin after the last pitch of the previous game.. All times CT.
| Saturday, May 9, 2020: Semifinals/Championship | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am | Gates Open to the Public | |
| 11:30 am | Game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner | Eichelberger Field |
| 2:00 pm | Game 10: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner | Eichelberger Field |
| 4:30 pm | Game 11: Championship Game | Eichelberger Field |
*Minimum of 35 minutes between each game, with the time to begin after the last pitch of the previous game.. All times CT.
