Context:

The 2025 Big Ten softball tournament, hosted at Purdue University, features twelve teams with Oregon and UCLA emerging as the top seeds in their first year in the conference. Oregon, boasting a strong season record of 47-6, secured the top seed, while UCLA follows closely with a 47-9 record. The tournament runs from May 7 to May 10 at Bittinger Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, culminating in a championship game between No. 2 UCLA and No. 8 Michigan. The tournament games are broadcast on the Big Ten Network, with streaming available on Fubo, offering a free trial for new subscribers. The event promises intense competition, with key victories such as Michigan upsetting Oregon and Purdue defeating Ohio State in earlier rounds.

Dive Deeper:

• Oregon, in its inaugural year in the Big Ten conference, clinched the top seed for the tournament, ending the season with a 47-6 record and a 19-4 conference record, marking them as one of the leading teams in college softball.

• UCLA also enters its first year in the Big Ten as the No. 2 seed, achieving a 47-9 overall record and a 17-5 conference record, showcasing their competitive edge in the tournament.

• The tournament schedule spans from May 7 to May 10, with all games taking place at Bittinger Stadium, where twelve teams are vying for the championship title.

• Key games included Michigan's unexpected victory over top-seeded Oregon and Purdue's impressive win against Ohio State, highlighting the tournament's unpredictability.

• All tournament matches are accessible via the Big Ten Network and streamed on Fubo, which offers a trial period for new users, allowing fans to enjoy the games without cable.

• The championship game features a face-off between UCLA and Michigan, promising a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

• Ashlee Woods, a freelance writer for The Sporting News, covers the event, focusing on major North American sports available on streaming services like Fubo and others.

• Twelve teams from the Big Ten will head to Purdue University to partake in the 2025 Big Ten softball tournaments. With a small collection of teams ranked in the D1Softball poll, the 2025 tournament is setting up to be an exciting watch. 

• In its first year in the conference, Oregon claimed the top seed in this year's tournament. The Ducks finished the regular season with a 47-6 overall record and a 19-4 record in the conference. Oregon has won seven out of its eight games, making the Ducks one of the hottest teams in college softball. 

• WATCH: 2025 Big Ten Softball Tournament LIVE on Fubo (free trial)