The NCAA Division I softball tournament is an annual national championship tournament featuring 64 college softball teams in the United States. It takes place in May and June, culminating in the Women's College World Series (WCWS) held at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. The tournament includes four tiers:
- Regionals: 16 locations with four teams each in a double-elimination bracket.
- Super Regionals: Best-of-three series between regional winners.
- Women's College World Series: Final eight teams compete in double-elimination brackets, followed by a best-of-three championship series.
In 2025, the tournament ran from May 16 through June 6. Texas won the 2025 WCWS, defeating Texas Tech in the finals to claim their first national championship. The tournament field included automatic qualifiers and at-large selections, with 16 national seeds hosting regionals. The SEC conference set a record with 14 teams selected for the tournament. This format allows teams to remain in contention despite up to four losses during the tournament, making it highly competitive and dynamic.
