The Butler softball team has qualified for its sixth-consecutive postseason berth in the BIG EAST Tournament which will be held in Chicago, Ill. The Bulldogs, who are currently 13-8 in conference play and 22-18 overall, will host league-leading Providence for a three-game series this weekend to complete the regular season. Joining the Bulldogs and Friars in postseason play will be UConn and Creighton.

Final seeding for the four qualifiers will be determined after this weekend's competition. The champion will receive the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.

Tickets for the 2026 BIG EAST Softball Championship Presented by JEEP are now available for purchase. The BIG EAST Conference and DePaul University will host the double-elimination tournament at the Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex, May 7-9.

Individual session tickets can be purchased online, HERE. Single session tickets are offered at $15 per adult (18+) and $10 per child (3-17). Groups of 10+ may purchase tickets for $8 per person. BIG EAST students with ID can receive single session tickets at no cost at the site of competition.