SEC teams facing pressure ahead of NCAA softball tournament
Missouri must win it all, while Georgia and Alabama need deep SEC runs to stay in the mix.
Back in early February, 300 Division I softball teams entered the 2025 season with hopes of winning a national championship, far-fetched of a goal as it is for many programs.
By the end of the weekend, that dream will live on for 64 teams.
The selection show for the 2025 NCAA softball tournament will air Sunday, with invitees and matchups unveiled for the 64-team bracket that will determine who makes it to the eight-team Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma, which entered conference tournament week as the No. 2 team in the country, is aiming to win its fifth consecutive national title. Its four championships in a row are already the most in NCAA softball history.
If coach Patty Gasso’s Sooners don’t end up extending their historic run, it’s likely someone from their conference will win it all. In the latest USA Softball poll, six of the top seven teams were from the SEC, including No. 1 Texas A&M.
What teams will make the NCAA Tournament cut? What will be the matchups and the seeds? What potential upsets lurk? After months of waiting, all of those questions will soon be answered.
Here’s how to watch the NCAA softball tournament selection show, including the start time and TV channel:
What time is the NCAA softball selection show?
- Date: Sunday, May 11
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The 2025 NCAA softball tournament selection show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 11.
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What TV channel is the NCAA softball selection show on?
The 2025 NCAA softball tournament selection show will air Sunday on ESPN2.
Streaming options for the show include the ESPN app, ESPN+ — ESPN’s subscription streaming service — and Fubo, the last of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
NCAA softball tournament schedule 2025
The 2025 NCAA softball tournament will begin with the regional round on May 16 and conclude with the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, which will run from May 29 through June 5/June 6.
Here’s a look at the dates for the different rounds of the tournament:
- Regionals: May 16-18
- Super regionals: May 22-25
- Women’s College World Series: May 29-June 5/June 6
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