Globe Life Field: A Premier Destination for College Baseball

Globe Life Field, the home of the MLB's Texas Rangers, has quickly become a prominent venue for college baseball, hosting numerous high-profile tournaments and games since its opening in 2020. Located in Arlington, Texas, this state-of-the-art, climate-controlled venue provides a top-notch experience for both players and fans. Globe Life Field hosts a variety of events 365 days a year - from concerts and corporate gatherings to college baseball, football, and more.

A Hub for College Baseball Action

Globe Life Field has hosted more than 150 college baseball games since 2021, drawing significant crowds and showcasing some of the nation's best collegiate talent. The venue annually hosts several key events, including the Shriners Children’s College Showdown, the College Baseball Series (now known as the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series), and the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship. These tournaments have become a staple of the college baseball calendar, attracting fans from across the country.

Signature College Baseball Events at Globe Life Field

Shriners Children's College Showdown

The Shriners Children's College Showdown is one of the premier early-season college baseball tournaments held at Globe Life Field. This tournament features top programs from around the nation, providing an exciting start to the college baseball season.

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series

The Amegy Bank College Baseball Series is another significant event hosted at Globe Life Field. For example, the 2026 series featured teams such as Arizona State, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA, and Virginia Tech. These weekends of baseball offer fans the chance to see multiple high-quality games in a single location. In addition to the weekend series, Globe Life Field also hosts mid-week games as part of the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, such as Arkansas vs. UT Arlington.

Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship

Globe Life Field also hosts the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship, showcasing the best teams in the Big 12 Conference. This championship is a highlight of the college baseball season, with teams battling for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Success Stories: Globe Life Field as a Launchpad

Globe Life Field has proven to be more than just a venue; it has served as a launchpad for teams on their way to College World Series glory. Two teams, Tennessee in 2024 and Mississippi State in 2021, have gone on to win the College World Series after playing at Globe Life Field that same year. This highlights the quality of competition and the positive impact the venue has on participating teams.

2026 College Baseball Slate Announced

Globe Life Field announced the complete schedule for its 2026 slate of college baseball games, as the nation’s premier early-season tournaments return to the home of the Texas Rangers for a sixth straight year.

The Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. The action will continue with two weekends of the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, featuring Auburn, Florida State, Kansas State, Louisville, Michigan, and Nebraska in Weekend 2 (Feb. 20-22), and Arizona State, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA, and Virginia Tech in Weekend 3 (Feb. Globe Life Field will also host two mid-week games as part of the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series: Arkansas vs. Tarleton State (Monday, Feb. UT Arlington on (Tuesday, Feb.

Teams Participating in the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series

REV Entertainment announced that Arizona State, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA, and Virginia Tech participated in the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, set to take place Feb. 27-March 1, 2026, at Globe Life Field. UCLA and Virginia Tech made their first-ever appearance at Globe Life Field, while the other four programs have previously competed at the venue. Arizona State (0-3 all-time at Globe Life Field), Tennessee (2-1), and Texas A&M (4-0) returned to Globe Life Field for the second time in three years after all three teams competed at the venue in 2024, while Mississippi State (2-1) was back in Arlington for the first time since 2021.

Several coaches and representatives from participating teams expressed their excitement about playing at Globe Life Field:

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The coach of one of the teams stated, “It is an honor for our program to return to Arlington and take park in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series."
Another coach mentioned, “We’re excited for the opportunity to compete in the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field."
A representative from Virginia Tech commented, “We are really looking forward to competing in this tournament… This will be a great challenge for our guys, getting them out of Blacksburg and getting them in a big-league ballpark. We embrace this challenge."
Another coach added, “We’re elated to be back in Arlington next year. The experience we had in 2024 was not only first class but was instrumental in our team’s development. The tournament provides an NCAA Regional feel and allows for our players to compete against some of the nation’s top programs."

Fan Experience and Ticket Information

Attending a college baseball game at Globe Life Field is an experience to remember. The stadium offers a variety of seating options and amenities to enhance the fan experience.

Ticket Options

General admission tickets, including three-day tournament passes and single-day options, are available for purchase at GlobeLifeField.com. For all three weekends: Tournament passes are $72 for adults and $45 for youth; single-day tickets are $30 for adults and $18 for youth. For mid-week games: Tickets are $15. All prices are subject to taxes and fees. Home Plate Reserved tickets offer the only reserved seating in the stadium and include exclusive benefits.

Pregame Experiences

Fans can elevate their gameday experience with Pregame Experiences that allow access to the field to watch warmups and/or batting practice. Prices start at $35 for adults and $20 for youth.

Group Tickets

Group ticket rates are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting REV Entertainment at 817-533-1833.

Key Partners and Sponsors

The success of college baseball events at Globe Life Field is supported by key partners and sponsors.

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Amegy Bank

Amegy Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A., is a leading Texas bank with $14 billion in assets and about 1,000 employees. Amegy is recognized by Coalition Greenwich as a 2025 Best Bank Award winner, receiving 13 Best Bank Awards for serving middle market and small business clients, placing third in the nation for total awards issued in the middle market banking segment. With more than 75 locations across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and Central Texas, Amegy is dedicated to serving Texas communities, families and businesses. Founded in 1990, Amegy has a strong tradition of relationship banking, local leadership and financial knowledge. Amegy specializes in banking businesses of all sizes, particularly family-owned businesses, and has the resources to provide financing, treasury management and other products and services that help companies grow. Equally important, the bank offers individuals and families a wide range of depository, lending, wealth management and mortgage solutions.

Shriners Children's

Shriners Children’s is a leader in providing care for orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. We also offer specialized services, including orthotics and prosthetics and motion analysis. We strive to provide the care and support our patients need to reach their goals and discover their full potential. All care and services are provided regardless of families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

REV Entertainment

REV Entertainment is a full-service company with the goal of producing first-class events nationwide. REV Entertainment serves as the official sports and entertainment partner of the Texas Rangers, including serving as the official booking agent for both Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. REV Entertainment includes several entities focused on enhancing the sports and entertainment industry nationwide, including REV Events, REV Sports Management, and REV Sports Marketing.

A Look at Globe Life Field

Located in Arlington, Texas, Globe Life Field is home to the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers. The state-of-the-art, climate-controlled venue hosts a variety of events 365 days a year - from concerts and corporate gatherings to college baseball, football, and more. Since opening in 2020, Globe Life Field has hosted over 20 sold-out stadium tours, including Elton John, Cody Johnson, and P!NK.

Media Access

Media credential applications for college baseball games at Globe Life Field are accepted at REVEntertainment.com/Credentials.

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