A memorable 2026 regular season is complete for the Tulsa Drillers (Double-A Affiliate of the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers), and they will now turn the page to the 2026 Texas League Postseason. Awaiting the Drillers is a first-round matchup with the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals Affiliate) who have put together their own memorable stretch in the second half of the regular season.
The Drillers and Cardinals are the two winningest teams in the Texas League this season, and they will face off in the best-of-three North Division Playoff Series with the winner advancing to face either Frisco or Amarillo in the Texas League Championship Series.
The North Division Series will begin in Springfield on Tuesday, September 15 at newly-renamed Route 66 Stadium. Game 1 will begin at 6:35 p.m.
The Drillers will host both Game 2, and, if necessary, Game 3 at ONEOK Field on Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17. Game 2 on Thursday will begin at 6:30 while a winner-take-all Game 3 would start at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Two great promotions are lined up for the pair of games in Tulsa. This Thursday at ONEOK Field, will be a $3 Thursday while Friday will feature a playoff edition of Friday Night Fireworks. Both nights are courtesy of News On 6 and 106.9 K-Hits.
A complete description of the promotions is below.
The Drillers and Cardinals met 18 times during the regular season with Tulsa holding a slight 10-8 edge in the series. Springfield owned a winning record at ONEOK Field, taking 7 of the 12 games played in Tulsa.
Both teams’ rosters have undergone several changes over the course of the season. The Cardinals current roster features 8 of the top 17 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system as ranked by MLB Pipeline, including the top two overall prospects. At the top of the list is 19-year-old catcher Rainiel Rodriguez who hit 23 home runs in just 87 games with Springfield.
Starting pitcher Liam Doyle is the number two overall prospect in the St. Louis system. The lefthander won seven games with the Cardinals and will likely start one of the first two playoff games.
The Drillers active roster for the division series is expected to include 8 of the top 25 prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system. Two of those prospects were added this past weekend with the promotion of #1 prospect Josue De Paula from Tulsa to the major leagues.
Outfielders Eduardo Quintero (#3 prospect) and Charles Davalan (#5), who is a University of Arkansas product, were added from High A to fill openings on the active roster. Quintero and Davalan both made their Drillers debuts in Sunday’s regular season finale, and both finished with one hit. Quintero’s hit was his first Double-A home run.
The winner of the North Division Series will advance to the Texas League Championship Series to face the winner of the South Division Series that is a matchup between Frisco and Amarillo.
The TLCS will also be a best-of-three series with Game 1 being played in the South Division winner’s stadium on Sunday, September 20. The winner of the series between the Drillers and the Cardinals will host Game 2 and, if necessary, Game 3 on Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23.
Individual tickets for the two games against the Cardinals, as well as the two possible TLCS games, are now on sale at TulsaDrillers.com or in person at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office (201 N. Elgin Avenue).
All Drillers season members who are Fireworks Plan holders or above have already had tickets for all playoff games at ONEOK Field loaded into their accounts as part of their plans.
2026 TEXAS LEAGUE NORTH DIVISION PLAYOFF SERIES
Thursday, September 17 First Pitch at 6:30 p.m. / Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
Game 2 vs. Springfield at ONEOK Field
$3 THURSDAY
Come on out to ONEOK Field for the Texas League Playoffs as fans can take advantage of discounted tickets with Ferguson Kia Lawn and COUNTRY Financial Terrace tickets just $6 each (includes $1 Oklahoma professional sports fee), and seats in the seating bowl just $9.18 each (excluding the John Zink Club and the ONEOK Diamond Seats). It is also a $3 Thursday that will feature $3 hot dogs and 16-ounce domestic beers and $3 souvenir cup sodas. The discounted beers will include Bud Light, Busch Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite. The discounted beers will be served at the main concession stands and in right field by the Eye Care Associates Oil Derrick Gate. The hot dogs and souvenir sodas will be available at the main concession stands. $3 Thursday is made possible by News On 6 and 106.9 K-Hits.
SEASON MEMBER TICKETS
Season ticket members do not need to worry about purchasing tickets for Drillers playoff games at ONEOK Field as tickets for all postseason games are included with their membership at no extra cost (based on number of seats purchased in membership)! This applies to Drillers Fireworks, Weekender, Half Season, Full Season, John Zink Club and ONEOK Diamond Memberships. The tickets have been placed in every members Tulsa Drillers online ticket accounts.
TITO’S PREGAME HAPPY HALF HOUR
Tito’s, the official sponsor of pregame, will offer double vodka drinks for the price of a single until the start of the game at all stadium bars.
*IF NECESSARY*
Friday, September 18 First Pitch at 7:00 p.m. / Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
Game 3 vs. Springfield at ONEOK Field
NEWS ON 6 K-HITS FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
If the Drillers and Cardinals reach a winner-take-all game three, fans will want to show up and be loud to cheer on the Drillers during this pivotal game. This night features a postgame Fireworks Show and discounted tickets! The Ferguson Kia Lawn and COUNTRY Financial Terrace tickets will be just $6 each (includes $1 Oklahoma professional sports fee), and seats in the seating bowl are just $9.18 each (excluding the John Zink Club and the ONEOK Diamond Seats). Friday Night Fireworks are made possible by News On 6 and 106.9 K-Hits.
TITO’S PREGAME HAPPY HOUR
Tito’s, the official sponsor of pregame, will offer double vodka drinks for the price of a single until the start of the game at all stadium bars.
2026 TEXAS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
*IF DRILLERS ADVANCE*
Tuesday, September 22 First Pitch at 6:30 p.m. / Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
Game 2 vs. TBD South Opponent at ONEOK Field
$2 TUESDAY
If the Drillers advance to the Texas League Championship Series, Game 2 at ONEOK Field will be a $2 Tuesday presented by NewsChannel 8! Fans can purchase Ferguson Kia Lawn and COUNTRY Financial Terrace tickets for just $3 each (includes $1 Oklahoma professional sports fee), and seats in the seating bowl will be discounted to just $9.18 each. Fans can also purchase hot dogs, popcorn, tacos, 16-ounce soft drinks and ice cream novelties for only $2 each, and they can get $2 off Mazzio’s Go Pizzas.
TITO’S PREGAME HAPPY 2 HOUR
Tito’s, the official sponsor of pregame, will offer double vodka drinks for the price of a single, plus Busch Light will be on sale for only $2 per serving from 6-8 p.m. Tito’s specials will be available at stadium bars and Busch Light will be served at the main concession stands.
*IF NECESSARY*
Wednesday, September 23 First Pitch at 6:30 p.m. / Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
Game 3 vs. TBD South Opponent at ONEOK Field
THIRSTY WEDNESDAY
If the Drillers reach a winner-take-all game three of the TLCS, this night will be a Thirsty Wednesday with selected $3 16-ounce domestic beers and $3 souvenir cup sodas. The discounted beers will be served at the main concession stands and in right field by the Eye Care Associates Oil Derrick Gate. The souvenir sodas will be available at the main concession stands. Thirsty Wednesday is made possible by NewsChannel 8.
TITO’S PREGAME HAPPY HALF HOUR
Tito’s, the official sponsor of pregame, will offer double vodka drinks for the price of a single until the start of the game at all stadium bars.