LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Becoming a staple to the softball schedule, Auburn returns to Clearwater, Florida, as one of 16 programs scheduled to compete in the 2023 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic.
Auburn is making its third trip to Clearwater in the last four seasons and making its first appearance at the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic since 2020. The event returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex for the fifth straight year and is the 20th edition of the tournament.
Auburn opens its 2023 campaign and the tournament with a doubleheader slate on Friday, Feb. 10 with contests against St. John's and Fordham. Saturday, Feb. 11 also features a pair of games with the Tigers facing Pittsburgh and Indiana.
The Tigers wrap up the tournament on Sunday, Feb. 12 against Illinois.
Each team will play a total of five games over three days. Click HERE for a complete tournament schedule. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at NFCA.org.
2023 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic Schedule
| Date | Time (CT) | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb. 10 | 12:30 p.m. | vs. St. John's |
| Friday, Feb. 10 | 3:00 p.m. | vs. Fordham |
| Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10:00 a.m. | vs. Pittsburgh |
| Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12:30 p.m. | vs. Indiana |
| Sunday. Feb. 12 | 11:30 a.m. | vs. Illinois |