Women's College World Series bracket 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, scores for NCAA softball
The Women's College World Series (WCWS) 2026 is set to begin, featuring a competitive field without the defending champions, Oklahoma. Mississippi State has made a surprising entry into the tournament, joining four other SEC teams. Fans can watch the games on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with streaming options available through the ESPN app and fubo.
- ▪Oklahoma will not be competing in the 2026 Women's College World Series after a surprising loss to Mississippi State.
- ▪Mississippi State is making its first appearance in the WCWS, joining four other SEC teams.
- ▪Top seed Alabama and reigning champion Texas are considered the favorites heading into the tournament.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/womens-college-world-series-bracket-012550135.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 01:25:50 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T02:07:35.197Z |
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