Oklahoma City is gearing up for a surge of visitors as the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) final features two Texas teams, the Longhorns and the Red Raiders, competing for the championship. With Oklahoma out of the running, fans from Texas are expected to flood the city for this highly anticipated matchup.
The Texas Longhorns have finished as runners-up twice before, while Texas Tech is making its first-ever appearance in the WCWS final at Devon Park. Many alumni from both schools live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and both teams are within driving distance—Lubbock is about 347 miles southwest, and Austin is roughly 388 miles south of Oklahoma City. The fact that both teams defeated Oklahoma to reach the final makes the championship contest even more meaningful, especially since it is being played on Oklahoma’s home turf.
Devon Park, located inside the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, is a major draw in itself. The venue has hosted top international tournaments and is set to host softball during the 2028 Olympics.
“Women’s softball has grown into a major sport,” said Zac Craig, President of Visit Oklahoma City. “WCWS tickets often sell out months in advance, even before teams are announced. OKC fans aren’t just cheering for the Sooners—they love watching top-level softball. That’s what makes us the Softball Capital of the World. We expect Wednesday’s championship game to be a full house and the hottest ticket in town.”
Data from Visit Oklahoma City shows that over 60% of WCWS tickets are purchased by out-of-town fans each year. While local fans support the Sooners, the event consistently attracts a nationwide audience every June. Ticket prices for Wednesday’s final currently range from $39 for right field bleacher seats to $1,189 for premium seats behind first base, according to official NCAA ticket seller AXS. Only resale tickets remain after the initial allotment was released Tuesday.
Despite the high ticket prices, many fans and former players say attending the WCWS in Oklahoma City is a must.
“We’re so proud,” said Eva Harshman Burley, a former Texas Tech standout from 1999 to 2002. “We all flew in to not miss this moment,” she told Red Raider Nation ahead of Texas Tech’s semifinal game against Oklahoma.
