Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park, the premier sports and recreational venue in the region, is set to host the “Battle at the Big House,” a highly anticipated fall softball series featuring six top collegiate teams from Alabama and Georgia. The event, presented in partnership with Northeast Alabama Community College, will span two days, with games scheduled for Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, October 27, 2024.
The event promises to bring thrilling competition to Oxford, with some of the best collegiate softball talent from across the Southeast taking the field. Choccolocco Park Director Billy Thompson expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming series. “We are pleased to welcome these players to the ever-increasing roster of athletic talents from around the state, nation, and world, which have graced the fields of Choccolocco Park,” Thompson said. “We are excited to welcome these teams, their fans, and all fans of the sport to come and enjoy the games and discover all the great things the city of Oxford has to offer.”
Choccolocco Park has established itself as a premier destination for high-caliber sporting events, having previously hosted international teams during exhibition matches before the 2022 World Games and serving as the venue for several state and national baseball and softball conference championships.
The “Battle at the Big House” will take place on Signature Field, affectionately known as “The Big House.” The name honors the Creek Indians, who once inhabited the land where the sports complex now stands, naming their town “Cuko Rakko” or “Choccolocco,” meaning “big house.”
The game schedule for the series is as follows:
September 21:
- Noon: Northwest Alabama vs. University of West Georgia
- 2:30 p.m.: University of West Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
- 5 p.m.: Northwest Alabama vs. Georgia Tech
October 27:
- Noon: Northwest Alabama vs. Auburn University (Montgomery)
- 2:30 p.m.: University of Alabama vs. Jacksonville State
Tickets for the event are priced at $10 and can be purchased online via GoFan or at the gate on game day. Children 12 and under will receive free admission. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early by visiting GoFan.
Choccolocco Park is located at 954 Leon Smith Parkway in Oxford, Alabama. For more information, visitors can contact the park at 256-342-0174 or visit their website at choccoloccopark.com.
