Arizona is no longer part of the Pac-12 Conference. But the Wildcats’ 2025 softball schedule has plenty of Pac-12 flavor.

The program released its full schedule Thursday, and it features several familiar foes. They include Washington, which will participate in the Candrea Classic at Hillenbrand Stadium Feb. 6-9; Stanford, which will play in the Hillenbrand Invitational Feb. 20-23; and UCLA, which is participating in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, California, Feb. 28-March 2.

Arizona opens the season in the Candrea Classic with a doubleheader against Michigan State on Feb. 6. The field also features Alabama.

The UA then hosts the Bear Down Fiesta from Feb. 13-16, including two games vs. Cal State Fullerton. The Hillenbrand Invitational field includes 2024 national runner-up Texas, which faces Arizona on Feb. 22.

The Wildcats will play 32 games in all at Hillenbrand, and all will be streamed on ESPN+.

Arizona softball will open the 2025 season in the Candrea Classic with a doubleheader against Michigan State on Feb. 6.

The previously announced Big 12 slate opens with a home series vs. UCF March 7-9 and concludes with a road series against Houston May 2-4.

The Big 12 Softball Championship will be held May 7-10 in Oklahoma City.

Arizona finished 37-18-1 last year. The Wildcats advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals, where they lost to Oklahoma State.

The Wildcats and Cowgirls are now conference rivals. They will meet April 4-6 at Hillenbrand.


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