Oklahoma State Heading Back to Arlington for 2026 Shriners Children's College Showdown

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State is headed back down to Arlington, TX, as the Pokes are one of six teams competing in the 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field.

The event is set for February 13-15, 2026.

The Cowboys will be there with Arkansas, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tech and Vanderbilt. 

“The Shriners Children’s College Showdown continues to be one of the nation’s premier college baseball events,” Jared Schrom, Senior Vice President of REV Entertainment, said in the release. “We’re proud to welcome these elite programs back to Globe Life Field to open the 2026 season and honored to support the impactful work of Shrines Children’s.”

The Cowboys competed in the event last season against then No. 8 Clemson, Louisville and No. 13 Texas, dropping the Clemson and Texas games.