Women's College World Series bracket 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, scores for NCAA softball

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The Women's College World Series is back, and the wide-open nature of the 2026 softball season will be front and center from the very beginning. 

Let's start with who isn't in Oklahoma City for the WCWS: After reaching the final series seven of the last nine years and winning six national titles in the process, Oklahoma will not contend for the trophy this year. Mississippi State stunned the Sooners in the Norman super regional to reach its first WCWS as one of five SEC teams still alive.

While there is no clear pick for the title, top seed Alabama and reigning champion Texas will be the favorites heading in. There are no guarantees, though, as we've seen in past World Series and throughout this year's tournament. 

It's sure to be another thrilling week of twists and turns in OKC. Here's everything you need to know to follow all the action. 

Where to watch Women's College World Series 2026

Women's College World Series games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. See the full game schedule below.

Fans can stream every game via the ESPN app or fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

Women's College World Series schedule, scores 2026

Thursday, May 28

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Game 1: Texas Tech 8, Mississippi State 0 (5 inn.)
Game 2: Tennessee 6, Texas 3
Game 3: Alabama 6, UCLA 3
Game 4: Nebraska 5, Arkansas 3 (10 inn.)

Friday, May 29

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Game 5: Texas 4, Mississippi State 0
Game 6: UCLA 11, Arkansas 0 (5 inn.)

Saturday, May 30

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Game 7: Tennessee 2, Texas Tech 1 (9 inn.)
Game 8: Alabama 5, Nebraska 1

Sunday, May 31

GameTime (ET)Watch
Game 9: Texas vs. Nebraska3 p.m.ABC, ESPN appfubo
Game 10: UCLA vs. Texas Tech7 p.m.ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo

Monday, June 1

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Game 11: Tennessee vs. Game 9 winner12 p.m.ESPN, ESPN appfubo
Game 12: Game 11 rematch*2:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, fubo
Game 13: Alabama vs. Game 10 winner7 p.m.ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo
Game 14: Game 13 rematch*9:30 p.m.ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo

* If necessary

Women's College World Series finals schedule 2026

DateGameTime (ET)TV
Wednesday, June 3Game 18 p.m.ESPN, ESPN appfubo
Thursday, June 4Game 28 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, fubo
Friday, June 5Game 3*8 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, fubo

* If necessary

Women's College World Series champions list

Here are the last 10 WCWS winners and runners-up. There was no tournament in 2020 due to COVID-19. 

YearChampionRunner-up
2025TexasTexas Tech
2024OklahomaTexas
2023OklahomaFlorida State
2022OklahomaTexas
2021OklahomaFlorida State
2019UCLAOklahoma
2018Florida StateWashington
2017OklahomaFlorida
2016OklahomaAuburn
2015FloridaMichigan
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