The 2026 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament begins May 15 with Regional action taking place across the country, featuring many of the nation’s top programs battling for a spot in the Women’s College World Series.
Fans can watch every stage of the tournament — including Regionals, Super Regionals, and the Women’s College World Series — across ESPN platforms from May 15 through June 5.
Where to Watch the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament
The NCAA Softball Tournament will air live across multiple ESPN networks, including:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNU
- ACC Network
- SEC Network
- ESPN+
Fans can also stream every game live through the ESPN App with a valid subscription.
2026 NCAA Softball Tournament Regional Schedule and TV Channels
Athens Regional
- UNC Greensboro vs. Clemson — Friday, May 15, 4:30 p.m. ET (ACCN)
- Charleston vs. Georgia — Friday, May 15, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Austin Regional
- Baylor vs. Wisconsin — Friday, May 15, 1:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Wagner vs. Texas — Friday, May 15, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Baton Rouge Regional
- South Alabama vs. Virginia Tech — Friday, May 15, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Akron vs. LSU — Friday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Bryan-College Station Regional
- UConn vs. Texas A&M — Friday, May 15, 2 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
- McNeese State vs. Arizona State — Friday, May 15, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Durham Regional
- Howard vs. Duke — Friday, May 15, 12 p.m. ET (ACCN)
- Marshall vs. Arizona — Friday, May 15, 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Eugene Regional
- Saint Mary’s vs. Mississippi State — Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Idaho State vs. Oregon — Friday, May 15, 10 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Fayetteville Regional
- Fordham vs. Arkansas — Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- South Florida vs. Washington — Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Gainesville Regional
- Florida A&M vs. Florida — Friday, May 15, 11 a.m. ET (SEC Network)
- Georgia Tech vs. Texas State — Friday, May 15, 1:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Knoxville Regional
- Northern Kentucky vs. Tennessee — Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
- Indiana vs. Virginia — Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Lincoln Regional
- Grand Canyon vs. Louisville — Friday, May 15, 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
- South Dakota vs. Nebraska — Friday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Los Angeles Regional
- Cal State Fullerton vs. South Carolina — Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Cal Baptist vs. UCLA — Friday, May 15, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Lubbock Regional
- Boston University vs. Ole Miss — Friday, May 15, 2 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
- Marist vs. Texas Tech — Friday, May 15, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Norman Regional
- Binghamton vs. Oklahoma — Friday, May 15, 3:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
- Michigan vs. Kansas — Friday, May 15, 6 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Stillwater Regional
- Princeton vs. Stanford — Friday, May 15, 2 p.m. ET (ACCN)
- Eastern Illinois vs. Oklahoma State — Friday, May 15, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Tallahassee Regional
- Stetson vs. Florida State — Friday, May 15, 12 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
- Jacksonville State vs. UCF — Friday, May 15, 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Tuscaloosa Regional
- South Carolina Upstate vs. Alabama — Friday, May 15, 1 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
- Belmont vs. SE Louisiana — Friday, May 15, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Women’s College World Series Dates
The 2026 Women’s College World Series is scheduled for May 28 through June 5 and will also air across ESPN platforms, with streaming available on ESPN+ and the ESPN App.
College softball fans can expect a packed postseason featuring powerhouse programs such as Oklahoma Sooners softball, Texas Longhorns softball, Florida Gators softball, UCLA Bruins softball, and Alabama Crimson Tide softball competing for a national championship berth.