Excitement Builds for the 2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament
The stage is set for the much-anticipated 2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament, where 64 elite teams compete for glory. With action taking place at one of 16 regional venues, teams are vying for a coveted spot in the super regionals. This thrilling weekend will see the best battle it out before eight teams advance to the prestigious Women’s College World Series.
As fans gear up for a weekend of intense competition, here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, including the bracket, schedule, and the latest scores.
2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament Bracket
The bracket for this year’s tournament features 64 teams, divided into a series of competitive matchups that promise electrifying gameplay. The complete bracket is displayed below:
Click or tap here for the interactive bracket
Schedule for the 2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament
For enthusiasts eager to follow every moment of the tournament, the schedule is detailed below. All times are listed in Eastern Time, and fans can find a live scoreboard for real-time updates.
- Super Regionals — May 22-25
- Eugene Super Regional – Eugene, Oregon
- Norman Super Regional – Norman, Oklahoma
- Gainesville Super Regional – Gainesville, Florida
- Fayetteville Super Regional – Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Tallahassee Super Regional – Tallahassee, Florida
- May 22
- May 23
- 🏆 Texas Tech advances to WCWS
- Austin Super Regional – Austin, Texas
- Knoxville Super Regional – Knoxville, Tennessee
- Columbia Super Regional – Columbia, South Carolina
- Women’s College World Series
- May 29 – June 5/6 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Selection Show
- May 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2
- Regionals — May 16-18
- Bryan-College Station Regional – Bryan-College Station, Texas
- Norman Regional – Norman, Oklahoma
- Gainesville Regional – Gainesville, Florida
- Fayetteville Regional – Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Tallahassee Regional – Tallahassee, Florida
- Austin Regional – Austin, Texas
- Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tennessee
- Columbia Regional – Columbia, South Carolina
- Los Angeles Regional – Los Angeles, California
- Baton Rouge Regional – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Clemson Regional – Clemson, South Carolina
- Lubbock Regional – Lubbock, Texas
- Tucson Regional – Tucson, Arizona
- Durham Regional – Durham, North Carolina
- Tuscaloosa Regional – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Eugene Regional – Eugene, Oregon
How to Secure Tickets for the Women’s College World Series
The Women’s College World Series, the pinnacle of collegiate softball, will be hosted at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For those interested in attending, detailed ticket information can be found here.
A Look Back: Women’s College World Series Championship History
Since its inception, the Women’s College World Series has showcased some of the most exciting moments in collegiate sports. Below is a complete year-by-year history of the NCAA Division I softball national championship starting from 1982:
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | *Oklahoma (59-7) | Patty Gasso | 8-4 | Texas | Oklahoma City |
| 2023 | *Oklahoma (61-1) | Patty Gasso | 3-1 | Florida State | Oklahoma City |
| 2022 | *Oklahoma (59-3) | Patty Gasso | 10-5 | Texas | Oklahoma City |
| 2021 | Oklahoma (56-4) | Patty Gasso | 5-1 | Florida State | Oklahoma City |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | *UCLA (56-6) | Kelly Inouye-Perez | 5-4 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma City |
| 2018 | *Florida State (58-12) | Lonni Alameda | 8-3 | Washington | Oklahoma City |
| 2017 | *Oklahoma (61-9) | Patty Gasso | 5-4 | Florida | Oklahoma City |
| 2016 | Oklahoma (57-8) | Patty Gasso | 2-1 | Auburn | Oklahoma City |
| 2015 | Florida (60-7) | Tim Walton | 4-1 | Michigan | Oklahoma City |
| 2014 | *Florida (55-12) | Tim Walton | 6-3 | Alabama | Oklahoma City |
| 2013 | *Oklahoma (57-4) | Patty Gasso | 4-0 | Tennessee | Oklahoma City |
| 2012 | Alabama (60-8) | Patrick Murphy | 5-4 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma City |
| 2011 | *Arizona State (60-6) | Clint Myers | 7-2 | Florida | Oklahoma City |
| 2010 | *UCLA (50-11) | Kelly Inouye-Perez | 15-9 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 2009 | Washington (51-12) | Heather Tarr | 3-2 | Florida | Oklahoma City |
| 2008 | *Arizona State (66-5) | Clint Myers | 11-0 | Texas A&M | Oklahoma City |
| 2007 | Arizona (50-14-1) | Mike Candrea | 5-0 | Tennessee | Oklahoma City |
| 2006 | Arizona (54-11) | Mike Candrea | 5-0 | Northwestern | Oklahoma City |
| 2005 | Michigan (65-7) | Carol Hutchins | 4-1 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 2004 | UCLA (47-9) | Sue Enquist | 3-1 | California | Oklahoma City |
| 2003 | UCLA (54-7) | Sue Enquist | 1-0 | California | Oklahoma City |
| 2002 | California (56-19) | Diane Ninemire | 6-0 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 2001 | *Arizona (65-4) | Mike Candrea | 1-0 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 2000 | *Oklahoma (66-8) | Patty Gasso | 3-1 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1999 | *UCLA (63-6) | Sue Enquist | 3-2 | Washington | Oklahoma City |
| 1998 | Fresno State (52-11) | Margie Wright | 1-0 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 1997 | Arizona (61-5) | Mike Candrea | 10-2 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1996 | *Arizona (58-9) | Mike Candrea | 6-4 | Washington | Columbus, Ga. |
| 1995 | *#UCLA (50-6) | Sharron Backus | 4-2 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 1994 | *Arizona (64-3) | Mike Candrea | 2-0 | Cal State Northridge | Oklahoma City |
| 1993 | Arizona (44-8) | Mike Candrea | 1-0 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1992 | *UCLA (54-2) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 1991 | Arizona (56-16) | Mike Candrea | 5-1 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1990 | UCLA (62-7) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Fresno State | Oklahoma City |
| 1989 | *UCLA (48-4) | Sharron Backus | 1-0 | Fresno State | Sunnyvale, Calif. |
| 1988 | UCLA (53-8) | Sharron Backus | 3-0 | Fresno State | Sunnyvale, Calif. |
| 1987 | Texas A&M (56-8) | Bob Brock | 4-1 | UCLA | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1986 | *Cal State Fullerton (57-9-1) | Judi Garman | 3-0 | Texas A&M | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1985 | UCLA (41-9) | Sharron Backus | 2-1 | Nebraska | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1984 | UCLA (45-6-1) | Sharron Backus | 1-0 | Texas A&M | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1983 | Texas A&M (41-11) | Bob Brock | 2-0 | Cal State Fullerton | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1982 | *UCLA (33-7-2) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Fresno State | Omaha, Neb. |
*Indicates undefeated teams in final series.
#-UCLA’s 1995 national championship was later vacated by the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions