The excitement is building as the 2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament kicks off, featuring a competitive 64-team bracket. The tournament, which unfolds across 16 regional venues, will determine the best collegiate team in the nation. The journey to the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) commences with the victors of the eight super regionals earning their spots in the prestigious event set to commence on May 29 in Oklahoma City.
2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament Bracket
This year’s tournament bracket comprises 64 teams, each vying for glory on the diamond.
For a more interactive experience, click or tap here to view the bracket.
Tournament Schedule
The event’s timeline is detailed below, with all times listed in Eastern Time. For real-time updates on scores, access the live scoreboard.
- 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 at various locations, including:
- 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
- Super Regionals: May 22-25 at respective locations, yielding teams advancing to the WCWS:
- Eugene Super Regional – May 23-24
- Norman Super Regional – May 23-24
- Gainesville Super Regional – May 23-25
- Fayetteville Super Regional – May 23-25
- Tallahassee Super Regional – May 22-23
- Austin Super Regional – May 22-24
- Knoxville Super Regional – May 23-25
- Columbia Super Regional – May 23-25
Ticket Information for the Women’s College World Series
The Women’s College World Series will be hosted at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For ticket purchasing details, refer to the official resources available online.
History of Women’s College World Series Champions
Below is a chronological list of the NCAA Division I Softball National Champions since 1982, showcasing their records, coaches, and scores:
| 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, CA |
| 1988 | UCLA (53-8) | Sharron Backus | 3-0 | Fresno State | Sunnyvale, CA |
| 1987 | Texas A&M (56-8) | Bob Brock | 4-1 | UCLA | Omaha, NE |
| 1986 | *Cal State Fullerton (57-9-1) | Judi Garman | 3-0 | Texas A&M | Omaha, NE |
| 1985 | UCLA (41-9) | Sharron Backus | 2-1 | Nebraska | Omaha, NE |
| 1984 | UCLA (45-6-1) | Sharron Backus | 1-0 | Texas A&M | Omaha, NE |
| 1983 | Texas A&M (41-11) | Bob Brock | 2-0 | Cal State Fullerton | Omaha, NE |
| 1982 | *UCLA (33-7-2) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Fresno State | Omaha, NE |
Note: Teams marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they were undefeated in the final series. Additionally, it’s important to acknowledge that UCLA’s national championship in 1995 was vacated by the NCAA.
