The 2025 NCAA DI softball tournament is set to begin, featuring 64 teams. It will kick off with regional play before narrowing down to 16 teams in the super regionals. The action culminates in the Women’s College World Series, which will take place in Oklahoma City from May 29 to June 5/6. The tournament bracket will be revealed during a special selection show.
Here’s what you need to know about the tournament:
2025 NCAA DI Softball Tournament Bracket
For reference, you can look at the outcomes from last year’s bracket. Below is the blank 64-team bracket for the current tournament:
Tournament Schedule
The key dates for the tournament are still being finalized, but here’s how the structure looks:
- Selection Show
- Regionals
- Super Regionals
- Women’s College World Series
- May 29 – June 5/6 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tickets for the Women’s College World Series
The Women’s College World Series will take place at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. For ticket information, check here.
History of the Women’s College World Series Championships
Here’s a look at the NCAA DI softball national championship winners from 1982 to 2024:
| 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 |
*Some teams went undefeated in the final series.
This history highlights the competitive nature of NCAA softball, showcasing the triumphs and challenges teams have faced over the years.
