The SXSW Closing Barbecue and Softball Tournament is free to all SXSW Platinum and Music Badges. The general public are welcome to attend and BBQ tickets are available for purchase.
Due to weather conditions for Saturday, the SXSW Softball tournament has been cancelled. The Closing Barbecue party has been relocated to the Palm Door on Sixth, where it will now include the Community Concerts stage.
2:00pm - 6:00pm (Doors open at 1:00pm)
KUTX Rock The Shores
- The Dinosaur’s Skin – 2:00pm
- Sabrina Ellis & Andrew Cashen (A Giant Dog) – 2:30pm
- SaulPaul - 3:00pm
- Story Littleton – 3:30pm
- Pepperminte Patti Collins – 4:00pm
- Parker Woodland – 4:30pm
- Waco Brothers – 5:30pm
Barbecue & Cold Drinks
Enjoy an authentic Texas barbecue spread with all the trimmings (vegetarian options as well). Platinum Badge and Music Badge registrants can claim one free meal, but you MUST bring your SXSW credential to claim your meal. Cash bar will be available.
Live Music will be provided by KUTX Rock the Shores.
Film Badges, Interactive Badges, and general public guests can purchase a $20 BBQ plate
Play in the Softball Tournament
Any SXSW Platinum or Music registrant can sign up to play in the SXSW Softball Tournament. Performing artists can sign up and play as well. One player per band, please.
There are two rounds of games: semifinals at 1:30pm and a final that starts at 3pm, with live announcers and a rendition of, "Take Me Out To The Ball Game." We recommend you bring your own glove, if you have one. Loaner gloves can be borrowed at the field with an ID.
Sign up here if you’re interested in playing on a team and would like to receive more information as we get closer to the event.
Be sure to explore our Softball Rules including play check-in information below.
Rain Plan
BBQ relocated to Palm Door on 6th. Doors open at 1pm and music and BBQ begin at 2pm.
Questions?
Email softball@sxsw.com.