How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Women's College World Series with Sling

It’s Texas vs. Texas Tech in the Women’s College World Series. Here’s a preview and how to watch with Sling.

A new champion will be crowned at the 2025 NCAA Women’s College World Series. Following the five-day, eight team double-elimination format, the best-of-three Championship Series will be a battle for the Lone Star State, with Texas taking on Texas Tech. Here’s a preview of the series and how to watch all the action with Sling.

How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Women’s College World Series with Sling

The WCWS series begins Wednesday, June 4 at 8pm ET, followed by Game 2 at 8pm ET on Thursday, June 5. If needed, the deciding Game 3 will be played Friday, June 6 at 8pm ET. All games will air on ESPN, which is available on Sling with a subscription to Sling Orange or Orange + Blue. To watch the 2025 NCAA Women’s College World Series with Sling (along with the 2025 NBA Finals, which begin Thursday, June 5), use the link below to subscribe to Sling Orange with ESPN!

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What Teams are Playing in the Women’s College World Series?

Oklahoma’s four-year run at the top of the sport ended on June 2 in an instant classic against Texas Tech. Led by $1 million dollar transfer pitcher NiJaree Canady, the Red Raiders looked in control until Oklahoma’s Abigale Dayton bashed a two-strike, two-out homer in the 7th inning to tie the score at 2-2. But Texas Tech persevered and following a single and double, Lauren Allred hit a walk-off sacrifice fly to send the Red Raiders to the championship (even Oklahoma first baseman Cydney Sanders admitted, “it was a very cinematic way to go out”).

Texas Tech will face another team in search of their first-ever national title in softball, the Texas Longhorns. Although they’ve come up empty each time, this is Texas’ third trip to the WCWS finals in the past four years. They advanced by virtue of a 2-0 victory over Tennessee, getting a home run from Katie Stewart and allowing just three hits to the Volunteers. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners in both of their previous championship appearances, and will look to get their first title by beating an in-state rival. Along with Oklahoma and Tennessee, the other teams eliminated in the tournament include Florida, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and UCLA.

Game 1: Texas 2, Texas Tech 1

Game 2: Texas Tech 4, Texas 3

Game 3: Texas 10, Texas Tech 4

Players to Watch

NiJaree Canady

As mentioned above, NiJaree Canady, the former Stanford pitcher and reigning USA Softball National Player of the Year, became the first $1 million dollar NIL softball player when she transferred to Lubbock this year. Teaming with new coach Gerry Glasco – who joined the Red Raiders from Louisiana last summer – Canady has delivered on her historic NIL deal, leading Texas Tech to their first Big 12 title and leading the nation with an 0.86 ERA. Now, Canady has quite literally carried the Red Raiders to the Championship Series, where she became “the first player to throw every pitch in the WCWS for a team to reach the championship series since UCLA's Rachel Garcia in 2019,” according to ESPN.

Reese Atwood

While the Red Raiders have reached the Championship on their pitching – they led the nation in team ERA and shutouts – Texas has earned their spot on offense. As Bleacher Report points out, “the Longhorns have the second-best batting average in college softball, the fourth-most RBI and have collected 90 home runs to Texas Tech's 60.” Their approach is best typified by junior catcher Reese Atwood, who had a team-best 86 RBI, to go with 21 home runs and an on base percentage of .513. Although she has somewhat struggled in the WCWS, it only feels like a matter of time before Atwood makes a mark for her team.

Who is Calling the 2025 NCAA Women's College World Series?

According to ESPN press, “Beth Mowins – the Voice of Softball – returns as play-by-play, joined by two-time Olympic medalist and four-time All-American Jessica Mendoza and two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time All-American Michele Smith. Emmy Award winning sideline reporter Holly Rowe will join the team from the baseline. This all-star team has worked together for 18 seasons, with Mowins calling her 31st WCWS, Smith and Rowe their 21st and Mendoza her 18th.”