31 automatic qualifiers secure 2026 NCAA DI softball tournament bids

8 articles · Updated · NCAA.com · May 10

Conference champions were finalised by Sunday, May 10, ahead of the 7 p.m. ET selection show on ESPN2 that will unveil the 64-team bracket.
Tournament play began on April 30, with champions including Florida State, Texas, Nebraska, Arizona State, Princeton and Saint Mary's earning automatic places.
The remaining at-large selections will complete the field for the NCAA tournament and set the path to the Women's College World Series.

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