College softball 2026: NCAA tournament scores, schedule, watch
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Key Points:
- The 2026 Women's College World Series NCAA softball tournament begins with regional play this week, featuring 64 teams competing in double-elimination formats across 16 regional sites.
- Top seeds include Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee, UCLA, Florida State, Georgia, Texas Tech, Duke, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Texas A&M, and LSU.
- Each regional winner will advance to the Super Regionals, a best-of-three series scheduled from May 21 to May 24, determining the final eight teams for the Women's College World Series.
- The Women's College World Series will take place from May 28 to June 5, where the national champion will be crowned.
- Broadcast coverage is available across SEC Network, ESPN networks, ACC Network, and ESPN App, with specific game times and matchups provided for each regional.