2026 NCAA Division I softball rankings
| 2026 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Feb 5 - June 5, 2026 |
| Preseason No. 1 | Texas (USA Today, ESPN & D1 Softball) Texas Tech (ESPN & Softball America) |
| Defending Champions | Texas |
| TV partner/s | ESPN |
| NCAA Tournament | |
| Duration | May 15 - June 5, 2026 |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Duration | May 28 – June 5, 2026 |
| Seasons | |
The following human polls make up the 2026 NCAA Division I women's softball rankings. The NFCA/USA Today Poll is voted on by a panel of 31 Division I softball coaches. The NFCA/USA Today poll, the Softball America poll, the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate rankings, and D1Softball rank the top 25 teams nationally.