2026 NCAA Division I softball season
| 2026 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | February 5 – June 5, 2026 |
| Number of teams | 309 |
| Defending Champions | Texas |
| TV partner/s | ESPN & ESPN+ |
| NCAA Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Seasons | |
The 2026 NCAA Division I Softball season, play of college softball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level, began in February 2026. The season will progress through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and will conclude with the 2026 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 2026 Women's College World Series. The Women's College World Series, consisting of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament and held annually in Oklahoma City at Devon Park, will end in June 2026.