South Commons Softball Complex – Columbus, GA
May 14-17, 2026
The National Club Softball Association is excited to announce the 2026 NCSA World Series will be returning to the South Commons Sports Complex in Columbus, Georgia for the 16th year. Sixteen NCSA collegiate club softball teams will qualify through regional playoffs to advance to the World Series, which is set to take place Thursday, May 14th through Sunday, May 17th. The event will be feature pool play leading into double elimination bracket play which will ultimately determine the 2026 National Champion.
Attendance and Travel Information
COLUMBUS, GA – PLAY, SHOP, DINE, EXPLORE
For more information about Columbus and the surrounding area and attractions, check out the official tourism site of Visit Columbus.
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the NCSA World Series, please email Christian Smith.
Game Schedule and Brackets
The 2026 NCSA World Series will begin on Thursday, May 14th with the first two rounds of pool play for each team and third round of pool play will be played the morning of Friday, May 15th. After the conclusion of Pool Play, teams will be re-seeded and the Double-Elimination portion of the tournament will begin in the afternoon of Friday, May 15th and continue until a National Champion is declared on Sunday, May 17th.
NCSA World Series Schedule & Brackets (VIEW HERE)
Airport
If your trip to the NCSA National Championship requires you to fly, Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is just 1.5 hours from Columbus, GA. There is also a local airport in Columbus – Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Host Hotels
Hyatt Place Columbus- North: 2974 Northlake Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 (706-507-5003). Click HERE to reserve your rooms. Two Queen Rooms at a rate of $139. Complimentary Hot Breakfast included. CUTOFF DATE: MAY 4TH.
Columbus Marriott – 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA. 31901 (706-324-1800). Click HERE to reserve your rooms. Double/Double Rooms and King Rooms with pullout are available at $189.00/night. Breakfast is included in rate. CUTOFF DATE: APRIL 30TH.
Courtyard by Marriott – 3501 Courtyard Way, Columbus, GA. 31909 (706-323-2323). Click HERE to reserve your rooms. Double/Double Rooms and King Rooms are available at $149.00/night. Breakfast included in rate. CUTOFF DATE: APRIL 30TH.
Hampton Inn – Columbus North – 7390 Bear Lane, Columbus, GA. 31909 (706-256-2222). Click HERE to reserve your rooms. Double/Double Rooms and King Rooms are available at $141.00/night. Breakfast included in rate. CUTOFF DATE: APRIL 30TH.
Official World Series Photographer
Professional sports photographer Richard L. Miller will once again serve as the official photographer of the NCSA Division I World Series. 2026 marks the third consecutive year Richard has photographed the event.
Richard will be at the South Commons Softball Complex for every session of the World Series. Because many athletes are competing across multiple fields, not every player or key moment can be captured. Families who would like photos of their athlete should preregister for game coverage so that Richard can intentionally focus on photographing that player throughout the game.
Richard’s photos capture the action, emotion, and moments that define an athlete’s World Series experience — images that will be valued for years to come.
For complete details and to preregister your athlete, please visit:
Richard L. Miller Photography
https://sports.richardlmillerphotography.com
NCSA World Series Admission & Program
All fans interested in attending the 2025 NCSA DI World Series will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival. No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform. Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be NO ON-SITE TICKET SALES. These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.
Programs can be purchased on the online ticketing platform and can be picked up at the front gate upon your arrival. Programs will also be available for purchase at the souvenir stand for the duration of the tournament – while supplies last.
South Commons Softball Complex Tournament Policy
Pets are not allowed in the South Commons Softball Complex.
Coolers will only be allowed in if they are designated for team use only and must be entered in with the team itself. Concessions will be available for purchasing food & beverages inside the complex.
Entry Gates will be open for teams two hours prior to the first game time and will be open for parents, fans & spectators 1 hour prior to the first game time.
PARKING: We have been asked to route all NCSA World Series attendees to the back entrance of the South Commons Complex. Please see the NCSA World Series Parking Map that shows the appropriate entrance off Lumpkin Blvd. The entrance to the softball complex that is between the football field and the 5-field fan will be closed. All teams and spectators will enter through the gate located closest to the softball stadium. Please allow yourself extra time to drive to the park.
Please see SOUTH COMMONS PARKS POLICY for a full list of regulations.
We look forward to seeing you in Columbus!
Follow Live!
During the NCSA World Series, fans not in attendance will have the opportunity to watch LIVE via the SportsChannelMedia website.
To view:
- Click Sports Channel Media link above
- Select “Softball” from the Sport dropdown menu
- Select “Facility” from the Find dropdown menu
- Select “South Commons, Columbus, GA” from the Facility dropdown menu
- Select which field # you’d like to view from the Channel dropdown menu