CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Florida State has secured the top seed for the upcoming 2026 Allstate ACC Softball Championship. This exciting tournament kicks off on Wednesday, May 6, at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The Seminoles will play their first game on Thursday, May 7, at 11 a.m. ET. They’ll face the winner of a match between No. 8 Notre Dame and No. 9 Georgia Tech. This first-round game starts at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by several others throughout the day.
Here’s the Wednesday schedule:
- Game 1: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech at 11 a.m.
- Game 2: Louisville vs. NC State at 1:30 p.m.
- Game 3: Clemson vs. North Carolina at 5 p.m.
- Game 4: Virginia vs. Pitt at 7:30 p.m.
On Thursday, four more games are lined up:
- Game 5: Florida State vs. Game 1 winner at 11 a.m.
- Game 6: Stanford vs. Game 2 winner at 1:30 p.m.
- Game 7: Duke vs. Game 3 winner at 5 p.m.
- Game 8: Virginia Tech vs. Game 4 winner at 7:30 p.m.
The semifinal matches will take place on Friday, May 8, starting at 1 p.m. The championship game is set for Saturday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m. This final match will be broadcast on ESPN, while the earlier rounds will air on ACC Network.
For fans looking to attend, All-Session passes cost $45 and offer access to all games. Daily tickets range from $12 to $20, and children two and under can enter for free. Tickets are available here.
As it stands, six ACC teams are making waves in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 poll. Florida State leads at No. 10, with Duke, Virginia Tech, Stanford, Clemson, and Louisville not far behind.
The countdown to the championship is on, and fans are gearing up on social media, sharing excitement and predictions for the matches. This year’s competition promises to be thrilling, showcasing some of the best talent in collegiate softball. For the latest updates, check the ACC Softball Championship page.
