Epic Athletics & Community Spirit: Your NWA Sports Guide!

The weather is warming up, and Northwest Arkansas is bursting with athletic action! This week brings an incredible mix of high-stakes SEC matchups, local recreational leagues, and one of the region's premier road races.

Tuesday, March 31: Midweek Baseball on the Road ⚾

• Arkansas Baseball at Missouri State

  • Time: 6:00 PM | Venue: Hammons Field, Springfield, MO

  • Description: A classic midweek regional rivalry! The Diamond Hogs hit the road to take on the Bears. While it's an away game, fans in NWA can still tune in and cheer them on from home!

  • Link: Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball Tickets

Wednesday, April 1: Ice Action in Springdale 🏒

• Jones Center Hockey League (JCHL) Games

  • Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Venue: The Jones Center, Springdale

  • Description: Midweek adult recreational league hockey featuring B-Level and A-Level competitive matchups.

  • Link: The Jones Center Ice Rink Schedule

Thursday, April 2: Tennis & Scrimmages 🎾⚽

• JBU Men's Soccer vs. Ecclesia College (Scrimmage)

  • Time: 4:00 PM | Venue: Alumni Field, Siloam Springs

  • Description: John Brown University hosts local opponent Ecclesia for a spring season developmental scrimmage.

  • Link: JBU Athletics Calendar

• Arkansas Men’s Tennis vs. Mississippi State

  • Time: 5:30 PM | Venue: Billingsley Tennis Center, Fayetteville

  • Description: The Razorbacks return home to open a crucial SEC homestand against the Bulldogs.

  • Link: Arkansas Men's Tennis Schedule

Saturday, April 4: Race Day & SEC Softball 🏃‍♀️🥎

• Run Bentonville Half Marathon

  • Time: 7:00 AM | Venue: Downtown Bentonville / Crystal Bridges Trails

  • Description: One of the premier road races in the region, taking runners through the heart of Bentonville and past the Crystal Bridges Museum.

  • Link: Run Bentonville Race Series

• John Brown University Tennis Invitational

  • Time: 11:00 AM | Venue: JBU Tennis Courts, Siloam Springs

  • Description: A home invitational featuring regional collegiate talent in both singles and doubles play.

  • Link: JBU Athletics Calendar

• Arkansas Softball vs. Auburn

  • Time: 4:00 PM | Venue: Bogle Park, Fayetteville

  • Description: Saturday afternoon SEC action as the Razorback softball home stand continues.

  • Link: Arkansas Razorbacks Softball Tickets

Sunday, April 5: Softball Series Finale 🥎

• Arkansas Softball vs. Auburn

  • Time: 3:00 PM | Venue: Bogle Park, Fayetteville

  • Description: The series finale—enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the ballpark as the Hogs look to finish strong against the Tigers.

  • Link: Arkansas Razorbacks Softball Tickets

Weekly Sports Event Schedule