What you need to know about NCAA softball tournament, WCWS in OKC (2025)

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The calendar has turned to June and that means it's time for the Women's College World Series, the greatest week-plus of our sporting schedule in Oklahoma City.

Can Patty Gasso and the top-seeded Oklahoma Sooners capture a third consecutive NCAA softball title?

Can Kenny Gajewski and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls break through and make the WCWS finals?

Buckle up. We'll find out soon.

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Keep checking this page through next week for updates.

NCAA softball tournament schedule, results

WCWS 2023:

NCAA softball tournament 2023: Schedule, bracket, game times, TV info, previous champions

WCWS fan guide:

WCWS photo galleries:See photos of Women's College World Series in OklahomaCity

WCWS game recaps

WCWS finals Game 2:Grace Lyons caps off OU softball career with solo homer, third NCAA title

WCWS finals Game 1:Jordy Bahl helps OU softball race past Florida State in Game 1 of WCWS finals

Game 13: Florida State beats Tennessee to advance to WCWS championship series vs. OU softball

Game 11:Tiare Jennings' double lifts OU softball past Stanford into WCWS finals

Game 10:Tennessee ends Oklahoma State's season, one win shy of WCWS semifinals

Game 9:Stanford beats Washington to reach Women's College World Series semifinal vs. OU softball

Game 8:Kathryn Sandercock, Josie Muffley lead Florida State past Washington into WCWS semifinals

Game 7: Tiare Jennings, Kinzie Hansen power OU softball past Tennessee into WCWS semifinals

What to know during the Women's College World Series

'Hard work was paying off':Cydney Sanders' trying year with OU softball ends with WCWS title, clutch HR

Tramel:Jordy Bahl pitches like it's 1993, and OU softball is WCWS champion again

How do you like OU softball now?: Watch Toby Keith sing with Sooners after NCAA title

'Dream come true': Alex Storako ends OU softball journey with start, elusive WCWS title

'Go get it': How Jayda Coleman saved the day for OU softball in WCWS finals ... again

NCAA title tracker: OU softball keeps climbing up NCAA list for most WCWS titles

NCAA win streaks:Which team has longest winning streak in NCAA history?

Carlson:OU's Patty Gasso dances while Florida State struggles to find footing in WCWS finals

More: How much does OU softball coach Patty Gasso stand to make in bonuses with WCWS run?

'We stopped and we reset':How did OU softball respond after two errors vs. Florida State in WCWS finals?

OU softball legends: Jocelyn Alo, Keilani Ricketts 'pumped' for OKC Spark debut

More:OU 'perfect fit' for SEC, says Sooner grad and SEC Network analyst Dari Nowkhah

Carlson:How OU softball star Jayda Coleman draws joy from friendships with special-needs students

'Ripley can do this':Why therapy dogs have greeted teams in the Women's College World Series

'Just locking your eyes on it': Why do OU softball's catchers wear blue tape when Jordy Bahl pitches?

Tramel: OU survives Stanford star NiJaree Canady, and Sooners' WCWS road now gets easier

Shucks to lose:Shuckin' Bill's hosts chaotic corn eating competition at WCWS

'That’s what motivates us':Why OU softball cherishes every home run hit at the WCWS

Carlson: Oklahoma State softball season wasn't a bust, but way it ended in WCWS sure was

OU softball vs. Stanford:Three keys for Sooners to reach WCWS championship series

NCAA softball coaches at WCWS agree: Pace-of-play is problem worth fixing

More:Meet Pam Harper, confidant of Kenny Gajewski and ‘favorite aunt’ of Cowgirl softball

Carlson:What does new NCAA president Charlie Baker think about OKC, Women's College World Series?

Oklahoma State softball vs. Tennessee:Three keys for Cowgirls to reach WCWS semifinals

Tramel:OU softball so dominant that Tennessee loses its mind with WCWS pitching decision

Carlson:How does OU softball stay in the moment and relieve stress? 'Celebrate the little things'

Looking for food at the WCWS? Brent Venable’s Gilty Pleasure among the many HR options

Tramel: How Oklahoma State softball won a weather-survival showdown with Utah in WCWS

More:How will OU softball fare vs. Tennessee? Sooners 'don’t always have to hit home runs' to win

'All hands on deck':How the Women's College World Series' field crew handles rain delays

More:Ex-OU softball players Zaida Puni, Mackenzie Donihoo to face old team with Tennessee in WCWS

'Champions of partying': Meet the LSU fans who host an annual gathering at the WCWS

Tramel:Why Kenny Gajewski played for the future in Oklahoma State softball's loss in WCWS

More:NCAA postpones Utah-Washington WCWS softball game for Friday due to weather issues

'Just a boss': OU softball ace Jordy Bahl dominated Stanford, but don't take it for granted

What to know before the Women's College World Series

Who's going to win the WCWS?:Experts pick every game and NCAA softball champion

Carlson:What could make the WCWS even greater? How about Bedlam for the NCAA title?

Tramel:How will OU softball fare in new league after exiting Big 12? SEC coaches chime in

Carlson:Meet Carolan Bledsoe, the Yukon great-grandmother who becomes The Patch Lady during WCWS

WCWS media day:For Utah's DJ Gasso, WCWS trip is more than a reunion with OU softball family

More: How did Haley Lee — OU softball's motorcycle riding, tattooed slugger — fit in with Sooners?

'Familiarity is always great':Oklahoma State softball meets Florida State again at WCWS

More:What is Taylor Tuck's legacy with Oklahoma State softball? 'Work hard, good things happen'

Tramel: Patty Gasso's legacy continues to build as OU softball keeps rolling into WCWS

Carlson:Michele Smith has watched the WCWS grow from ESPN's broadcast booth. 'It's pretty special'

Team capsules:Can anyone deny Oklahoma the 2023 NCAA softball title? Get to know the eight WCWS teams

'That’s the look': How Jordy Bahl showed why she's the ace of OU softball pitching staff

Carlson:OSU coach Kenny Gajewski's tears remind us how difficult it can be to make WCWS

NCAA softball tournament scoreboard

Printable NCAA softball tournament bracket

FAQs

What you need to know about NCAA softball tournament, WCWS in OKC? ›

Eight teams compete in a double-elimination format. The final two teams then play a best-of-three series for the national championship. The Women's College World Series has been played at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City nearly every year since 1990.

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How does the women's college softball world series work? ›

The eight teams of the WCWS play a double-elimination tournament until just two teams remain. These two teams compete in a best-of-three series to determine the Division I WCWS National Champion.

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Why is the Women's College World Series always in Oklahoma City? ›

Oklahoma City has long served as the capital of softball long before the Women's College World Series, as USA Softball, formerly known as the Amateur Softball Association, moved there in 1966.

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What is the run rule in NCAA softball WCWS? ›

When Is The NCAA Softball Run Rule Used? The run-ahead rule, often referred to as a "mercy rule" or "run rule" states that if one team is up by eight or more runs after five or more equal innings, the home plate umpire can declare a run-ahead rule and end the game.

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How much does it cost to go to the college softball World Series? ›

The cost to see one session of Women's College World Series competition may be more affordable than you think. The cheapest tickets for Session 1 in Oklahoma City are only $33, and tickets for the first game of the Championship Series start at $54.

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What is the format for the WCWS? ›

What is the format for the Women's College World Series? Eight teams compete in a double-elimination format. The final two teams then play a best-of-three series for the national championship.

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How does the college World series work? ›

The eight winners of the super regionals head to the MCWS in Omaha. They are split into two double-elimination brackets, consisting of four teams each. The winners of the two MCWS brackets meet in the MCWS Finals, a best-of-three series to decide the NCAA champion.

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Where is the WCWS in 2024? ›

The 16 winners advance to super regionals and play a two-team, best-out-of-three series either May 23-25 or May 24-26. The eight winners earn spots in the 2024 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

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Has Oklahoma State ever won the College World Series? ›

OSU won the 1959 national championship, and has appeared in the championship game six times. The Cowboys have made 20 trips to the College World Series, which ranks fifth all-time.

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Why is the College World Series always played in Omaha? ›

Several businessmen in Omaha, led by Johnny Rosenblatt, were very instrumental in bringing the College World Series to their town. They saw it as the perfect way to showcase their town to the world, put the event in a centralized location, and bring in revenue for their city.

Why is there a mercy rule in softball? ›

College softball is often characterized by the thrill of long rallies and lots of runs. The high-scoring elements of the game helped prompt the "run-ahead" rule, allowing teams to clinch a win early if they have taken a significant enough lead against the competition.

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Is there a pitch limit in college softball? ›

Although some guidelines have been proposed, there is no universally accepted approach for determining fastpitch softball pitch count. As a result, pitchers are often allowed to throw as many pitches as they desire.

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How many innings in college softball WCWS? ›

How many innings in college softball? A complete NCAA college softball game is seven innings. If after seven innings of play the score is tied, extra innings occur with a runner put on second base to start each inning.

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What college has won the most softball World Series? ›

UCLA has won the most NCAA softball championships, with 12. Despite having 13 total, the Bruins are listed as having 12 titles in the NCAA record books, as their 1995 championship was vacated after an investigation revealed that they gave out more scholarships than permitted under NCAA rules.

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What is the bag policy for WCWS? ›

Please use a clear bag for all future Women's College World Series events and games and ensure items placed into the clear bag are permissible. Fans are encouraged to visit NCAA.com/WCWS for additional complex information. Non-clear bag of 9" (L) x 7" (W) or smaller.