How to watch Lady Vols’ softball on opening day

How to watch Lady Vols’ softball on opening day Friday versus Howard and Illinois.

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.