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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
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 2: Texas vs. Tennessee | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 3: Alabama vs. UCLA | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 4: Nebraska vs. Arkansas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
Friday, May 29
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 6: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
Saturday, May 30
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
Sunday, May 31
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
Monday, June 1
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 12: Game 11 rematch* | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Game 13: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 7 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
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Game 1 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Thursday, June 4 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
| Friday, June 5 | Game 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.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas | Texas Tech |
| 2024 | Oklahoma | Texas |
| 2023 | Oklahoma | Florida State |
| 2022 | Oklahoma | Texas |
| 2021 | Oklahoma | Florida State |
| 2019 | UCLA | Oklahoma |
| 2018 | Florida State | Washington |
| 2017 | Oklahoma | Florida |
| 2016 | Oklahoma | Auburn |
| 2015 | Florida | Michigan |