ESPN Announces Pack's Schedule for Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

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ESPN Announces Pack's Schedule for Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

11/5/2025 12:39:00 PM | Softball

ESPN Release Full Tournament Schedule Ticket Link

BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN released the schedule for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, the most prestigious non-conference softball tournament, Wednesday morning, revealing who the Wolfpack will face for each of its five games in week two of the 2026 season.

2026 marks the Pack's first appearance in the tournament since its inception in 2019.

NC State will open play on Friday, February 13 against Georgia at 9am on Field 8 before taking on another SEC foe, Missouri, at 1pm on Field 3.

The Pack continues play on Saturday, facing Texas A&M at 9am on Field 3 followed by a matchup with the 2025 national runner-up, Texas Tech, at 1pm on Field 8. NC Stat wraps up the weekend on Sunday at noon against UCF on Field 3.

TV designations will be released at a later date. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, November 13th at 1pm on the Clearwater Invitational website.