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Louisville Baseball Announces Schedule for Annual Pizza Bowl Series
October 12, 2026 | Baseball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville baseball program has finalized the schedule for the 21st annual Pizza Bowl series, which will begin on Thursday, October 15 at 3 p.m. ET at Jim Patterson Stadium.
Traditionally a seven-game series, this year's edition of the Pizza Bowl will be three games, played October 15-17.
Game two is set for Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
The Cardinals will host the Miracle League of Louisville prior to game three of the Pizza Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Miracle League will play games at Patterson Stadium beginning at 9 a.m. ET, with first pitch of the Pizza Bowl finale scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
All Pizza Bowl games will be open to the public with free admission.
ABOUT THE PIZZA BOWL
Upon his hiring as Louisville head coach in the summer of 2006, Dan McDonnell immediately created an atmosphere of competition throughout the Cardinals baseball program. Whether it's through conditioning in the Omaha Challenge, or in preseason scrimmages, McDonnell creates competitive situations to give his players numerous opportunities to prepare for what they will see during conference and postseason games.
One of the most effective ways McDonnell and his coaching staff can provide the Louisville players with those competitive, game-like situations is through the annual Pizza Bowl series. Following approximately six weeks of fall practice sessions, the Cardinals take to the field for what started as a one-game scrimmage in the fall of 2006 and has become an ultra-competitive series. The Pizza Bowl series has become an exciting and highly anticipated ending to the fall for Louisville coaches, players and fans.
2026 LOUISVILLE BASEBALL PIZZA BOWL SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct. 15 – 3 p.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 16 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 17 – 5 p.m. ET
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE BASEBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville baseball on X, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleBSB.
Traditionally a seven-game series, this year's edition of the Pizza Bowl will be three games, played October 15-17.
Game two is set for Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
The Cardinals will host the Miracle League of Louisville prior to game three of the Pizza Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Miracle League will play games at Patterson Stadium beginning at 9 a.m. ET, with first pitch of the Pizza Bowl finale scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
All Pizza Bowl games will be open to the public with free admission.
ABOUT THE PIZZA BOWL
Upon his hiring as Louisville head coach in the summer of 2006, Dan McDonnell immediately created an atmosphere of competition throughout the Cardinals baseball program. Whether it's through conditioning in the Omaha Challenge, or in preseason scrimmages, McDonnell creates competitive situations to give his players numerous opportunities to prepare for what they will see during conference and postseason games.
One of the most effective ways McDonnell and his coaching staff can provide the Louisville players with those competitive, game-like situations is through the annual Pizza Bowl series. Following approximately six weeks of fall practice sessions, the Cardinals take to the field for what started as a one-game scrimmage in the fall of 2006 and has become an ultra-competitive series. The Pizza Bowl series has become an exciting and highly anticipated ending to the fall for Louisville coaches, players and fans.
2026 LOUISVILLE BASEBALL PIZZA BOWL SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct. 15 – 3 p.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 16 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 17 – 5 p.m. ET
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE BASEBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville baseball on X, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleBSB.
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