Big 12 Baseball Championship Moving to Arizona

The Big 12 Conference will move its baseball championship to Arizona and Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, starting in 2026.

The first Big 12 Baseball Championship in Arizona will take place May 20–23, 2026. Surprise Stadium has hosted MLB spring training for two decades as well as the Arizona Fall League and an annual college baseball tournament.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with REV Entertainment as the Big 12 Baseball Championship moves to a world-class venue in Arizona,” said Big 12 Conference Chief Competition Officer Scott Draper. “Surprise Stadium is a premier facility that will create a great atmosphere and experience for our student-athletes and fans.”

The 10,714-seat venue offers lawn seating, air-conditioned suites and other premium seating areas. The Big 12 Baseball Championship has been hosted at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, since 2022 in conjunction with REV Entertainment. The Big 12 will continue its partnership with REV Entertainment for the planning and operation of its baseball championship at Surprise Stadium.

“Bringing the Big 12 Baseball Championship to Surprise Stadium represents an exciting new chapter in our partnership with the Big 12 Conference and the City of Surprise,” said Jared Schrom, senior vice president of REV Entertainment. “We look forward to creating a new tradition in Arizona starting in 2026.”