Opening day for Tennessee is Friday in the NFCA Leadoff Classic.
The Lady Vols will play Howard in Clearwater, Florida. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. Tennessee will also play Illinois at 8:30 p.m. EST on opening day.
The Lady Vols are ranked No. 13 in the 2023 preseason USA TODAY/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll.
Following the NFCA Leadoff Classic, Tennessee will travel to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for the Puerto Vallarta Challenge Feb. 16-18. The Lady Vols will play Sacramento State, North Dakota State, Cal State Fullerton and Liberty.
Tennessee’s home-opener for the 2023 season is March 3 versus Appalachian State. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. EST at Sherri Park Lee Stadium. The Lady Vols will host Jacksonville State at 5:30 p.m. EST on March 3. Both contests are part of the Tennessee Classic.
Below is how to watch Tennessee’s opening day versus Howard and Illinois.