University of Tennessee Athletics
Thursday, May 21
Knoxville
7 PM ET
University of Tennessee
vs
Georgia
SB Preview: 2026 Knoxville Super Regional
May 20, 2026 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With a trip to the 2026 Women's College World Series at stake, the seventh-seeded Lady Vols play host to 10th-seeded Georgia at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in the Knoxville Super Regional.
Tennessee (45-10) is looking to punch its ticket to Oklahoma City for the 10th time in program history and for the third time in the past four seasons.
Limited walkup tickets are available at the Sherri Parker Lee ticket office when gates open to the public one hour prior to first pitch of the first game each day. Fans should note that Tennessee Athletics' clear bag policy will be in effect.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Tennessee softball gameday information page before making their way to Sherri Parker Lee to familiarize themselves with gameday policies and procedures.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
The two-team super regional will take place Thursday to Friday as a best-of-three series, with the winner advancing to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Thursday, May 21
SPL gates open at 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – Game 1 (Georgia vs. Tennessee) - ESPN2
Friday, May 22
SPL gates open at 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – Game 2 (Tennessee vs. Georgia) - ESPN2
Saturday, May 23 (if necessary)
SPL gates open at 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – Game 3 (Georgia vs. Tennessee) – ESPN
PARKING
Sherri Parker Lee Stadium
2323 Stephenson Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996
As improvements are underway to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium (SPL) and surrounding areas this season, fans will notice that parking near SPL is extremely limited this year. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as upgrades are being made to enhance the gameday experience and ensure our program continues to compete at the highest level nationally. Please note that these are challenges only for the 2026 season, and we look forward to delivering an enhanced gameday experience for Lady Vol Nation in 2027 and beyond!
Parking is available for FREE on Stephenson Drive on a first-come, first-served basis for all games this season in Lot CR25 to the south of Regal Soccer Stadium and along Stephenson Drive, parallel to the train tracks. (see parking map).
When parking has been filled to capacity on Stephenson Drive, fans will be directed to park for FREE at the Ag Campus in Lot CC1. If Lot CC1 reaches capacity, overflow parking will be available in the G7 Garage near the Allan Jones Aquatics Center.
Regardless of whether fans park at Lot CC1 or G7 Garage, a FREE shuttle will pick up fans pregame and drop them off postgame on the corner of Joe Johnson Dr & River Dr, adjacent to Lot CC1. The shuttle will drop off fans in front of Joan Cronan Volleyball Center on Stephenson Drive pregame, and will pick up fans at the same location postgame.
ADA shuttles will also be available from the Ag Campus, picking up fans pregame and dropping them off postgame at the corner of Joe Johnson Dr & River Dr. The shuttle will drop off fans pregame and pick them up postgame at the main entrance of Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
All shuttles will begin running 2 hours prior to first pitch and will stop running once the stadium has been cleared by Event Staff following the conclusion of the game (approximately 45-60 minutes after the game).
For more parking information, visit the softball gameday information page.
FOUR STRAIGHT
Tennessee has advanced to four straight Super Regionals (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), marking the second such streak in program history (2012-15). It is the first time that the Lady Vols have hosted four consecutive Super Regionals.
Tennessee owns a 101-51 record in the postseason showcase and is in the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time.
SCOUTING GEORGIA
Head Coach (Record at UGA): Tony Baldwin (204-93)
2026 Record: 41-18
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 48-41
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 21-19
In Athens: Tennessee leads, 22-20
At Neutral Sites: Series tied, 5-5
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 5-2 on March 9, 2025, in Athens, Georgia
Tennessee (45-10) is looking to punch its ticket to Oklahoma City for the 10th time in program history and for the third time in the past four seasons.
Limited walkup tickets are available at the Sherri Parker Lee ticket office when gates open to the public one hour prior to first pitch of the first game each day. Fans should note that Tennessee Athletics' clear bag policy will be in effect.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Tennessee softball gameday information page before making their way to Sherri Parker Lee to familiarize themselves with gameday policies and procedures.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
The two-team super regional will take place Thursday to Friday as a best-of-three series, with the winner advancing to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Thursday, May 21
SPL gates open at 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – Game 1 (Georgia vs. Tennessee) - ESPN2
Friday, May 22
SPL gates open at 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – Game 2 (Tennessee vs. Georgia) - ESPN2
Saturday, May 23 (if necessary)
SPL gates open at 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – Game 3 (Georgia vs. Tennessee) – ESPN
PARKING
Sherri Parker Lee Stadium
2323 Stephenson Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996
As improvements are underway to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium (SPL) and surrounding areas this season, fans will notice that parking near SPL is extremely limited this year. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as upgrades are being made to enhance the gameday experience and ensure our program continues to compete at the highest level nationally. Please note that these are challenges only for the 2026 season, and we look forward to delivering an enhanced gameday experience for Lady Vol Nation in 2027 and beyond!
Parking is available for FREE on Stephenson Drive on a first-come, first-served basis for all games this season in Lot CR25 to the south of Regal Soccer Stadium and along Stephenson Drive, parallel to the train tracks. (see parking map).
When parking has been filled to capacity on Stephenson Drive, fans will be directed to park for FREE at the Ag Campus in Lot CC1. If Lot CC1 reaches capacity, overflow parking will be available in the G7 Garage near the Allan Jones Aquatics Center.
Regardless of whether fans park at Lot CC1 or G7 Garage, a FREE shuttle will pick up fans pregame and drop them off postgame on the corner of Joe Johnson Dr & River Dr, adjacent to Lot CC1. The shuttle will drop off fans in front of Joan Cronan Volleyball Center on Stephenson Drive pregame, and will pick up fans at the same location postgame.
ADA shuttles will also be available from the Ag Campus, picking up fans pregame and dropping them off postgame at the corner of Joe Johnson Dr & River Dr. The shuttle will drop off fans pregame and pick them up postgame at the main entrance of Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
All shuttles will begin running 2 hours prior to first pitch and will stop running once the stadium has been cleared by Event Staff following the conclusion of the game (approximately 45-60 minutes after the game).
For more parking information, visit the softball gameday information page.
FOUR STRAIGHT
Tennessee has advanced to four straight Super Regionals (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), marking the second such streak in program history (2012-15). It is the first time that the Lady Vols have hosted four consecutive Super Regionals.
Tennessee owns a 101-51 record in the postseason showcase and is in the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time.
SCOUTING GEORGIA
Head Coach (Record at UGA): Tony Baldwin (204-93)
2026 Record: 41-18
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 48-41
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 21-19
In Athens: Tennessee leads, 22-20
At Neutral Sites: Series tied, 5-5
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 5-2 on March 9, 2025, in Athens, Georgia
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