University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Softball 2026 Home Promotional Schedule Announced
1/21/2026 3:13:00 PM | Softball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss Softball announced on Wednesday its promotional schedule for the upcoming 26-game home lineup.
The Golden Eagles, who have made back-to-back Sun Belt Tournament appearances, are set to open the season with the Black and Gold Challenge on Friday, Feb. 6, at 4:30 p.m. inviting fans to help kick off the season with a competitive atmosphere.
2025 Promotional Schedule
Black and Gold Challenge – Feb. 6-8
Opening Weekend
McNeese – Feb. 17
Girl Scout Night
Hub City Classic – Feb. 27 – Mar. 1
Black Out
Strikeout Cancer Day
Alcorn State - Mar. 3
Gold Out
Louisiana – Mar. 13-15
Seymore Sidekicks Weekend
Conference Opener
Nicholls State – Mar. 25
Greek Night
James Madison – Apr. 2-4
Apr. 2 - Thursday
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night
Hero Day
Easter Game
Southeastern Louisiana – Apr. 8
601 Night
Georgia Southern – Apr. 10-12
Alumni Weekend
South Alabama – Apr. 24-26
Senior Weekend
Apr. 24 - Friday
Fan Appreciation Day
Schedule Posters and Southern Miss Softball bracelets are season long promotions. All promotional items are available while supplies last.
Season tickets are available for purchase and renewal online by CLICKING HERE or by contacting the ticket office with the deadline quickly approaching on January 23. Single game tickets go on sale January 27. Group ticket discounts are available by CLICKING HERE. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets for the best seating options for the 2026 season.
For the latest information on Southern Miss Softball, follow the program on Facebook (facebook.com/SouthernMissSB), Twitter (@SouthernMissSB) and Instagram (@southernmisssb).
The Golden Eagles, who have made back-to-back Sun Belt Tournament appearances, are set to open the season with the Black and Gold Challenge on Friday, Feb. 6, at 4:30 p.m. inviting fans to help kick off the season with a competitive atmosphere.
2025 Promotional Schedule
Black and Gold Challenge – Feb. 6-8
Opening Weekend
- $15 premium game day pass
- Schedule magnets giveaway
- Opening Weekend designed rally towel giveaway
- Schedule magnets giveaway
- Opening Weekend designed rally towel giveaway
- Schedule magnets giveaway
- Opening Weekend designed rally towel giveaway
McNeese – Feb. 17
Girl Scout Night
- Southern Miss Softball scout patch giveaway
- Girl Scouts in uniform will receive a ticket discount
Hub City Classic – Feb. 27 – Mar. 1
- $15 premium game day pass
Black Out
- Black eagle head koozie giveaway
- Black out t-shirt giveaway
Strikeout Cancer Day
- Supporting cancer research item giveaway
- Autograph poster giveaway following the Jackson State matchup
- Post game autographs on the third base concourse with the team
Alcorn State - Mar. 3
Gold Out
- Gold pennant flag giveaway
Louisiana – Mar. 13-15
Seymore Sidekicks Weekend
- Seymore Sidekick junior PA announcing opportunities
- Seymore Sidekick Play Ball kid opportunities
Conference Opener
- Bucket hat giveaway
- Face painting
- Trading Card pack #1 giveaway
- Post-game Free Defensive Youth Clinic (6th grade and under)
Nicholls State – Mar. 25
Greek Night
- Wear Greek letters for a chance to win a prize
- Can Food Drive (For every item donated one ticket is awarded)
James Madison – Apr. 2-4
Apr. 2 - Thursday
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night
- Softball bingo (various prizes for first three fans to hit bingo)
Hero Day
- Free admission for Military and First Responders in uniform
Easter Game
- Trading Card pack #2 giveaway
- Specialty eggs with prizes will be hidden around the concourse (redeemable at the marketing table)
- Post game Easter egg hunt on the field
Southeastern Louisiana – Apr. 8
601 Night
- Inviting local communities to join in on a night of fun
Georgia Southern – Apr. 10-12
Alumni Weekend
- Welcoming back Southern Miss Softball Alumni
- Trivia with a chance to win prizes
- Commemorative Jersey Koozie giveaway
- Recognizing All-Americans, Amy Herman and Courtney Blades in the pre-game ceremony
- Special recognition ceremony
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early to experience a unique presentation
- Trading Card pack #3 giveaway
- Commemorative Jersey Koozie giveaway
- Kids can meet at the third base gate to run the bases after the conclusion of the game
South Alabama – Apr. 24-26
Senior Weekend
Apr. 24 - Friday
Fan Appreciation Day
- 7 innings of winnings with opportunities to win gift cards, prizes, promo items, and more
- Pre-game Paris Ferguson senior ceremony
- Paris Ferguson signature poster giveaway
- Pre-game Natalie Herrington senior ceremony
- Natalie Herrington signature poster giveaway
- Trading Card pack #4 giveaway
- Kids can meet at the third base gate for post-game catch on field
Schedule Posters and Southern Miss Softball bracelets are season long promotions. All promotional items are available while supplies last.
Season tickets are available for purchase and renewal online by CLICKING HERE or by contacting the ticket office with the deadline quickly approaching on January 23. Single game tickets go on sale January 27. Group ticket discounts are available by CLICKING HERE. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets for the best seating options for the 2026 season.
For the latest information on Southern Miss Softball, follow the program on Facebook (facebook.com/SouthernMissSB), Twitter (@SouthernMissSB) and Instagram (@southernmisssb).
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