Day 1 of the 2026 NCSA DI World Series is in the books. Lots of great action from South Commons but so much more to come. Pool Play will conclude tomorrow morning and the double elimination portion of the tournament will start at 2pm. Check out the updated pool play scores HERE.
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RAWLINGS WEEK 34 NCSA DI TOP 20
As we move past Regionals, Illinois, UC Davis, and UConn continue to dominate the poll. Michigan, Colorado, and Central Florida with big jumps after winning their respective Regional Tournaments. Two new faces join the top 20 after strong performances at Regionals.
With the World Series field set, which of these teams can separate themselves from the pack?
Check out the Rawlings Week 34 NCSA DI Top 20 to find out.
Next Poll Released: May 21st
2026 NCSA DI WORLD SERIES TICKETS NOW ON SALE
All fans interested in attending the 2026 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.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The University of Vermont has been placed on probation for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season and all of 2026-2027 season due to NCSA Rule 20.02.0-20.02.1.2. They turned their bid down to the 2026 NCSA DI World Series. For the 26/27 season, they will be postseason eligible, but will be at-large bid ineligible.
NCSA DI WORLD SERIES POOL PLAY SCHEDULE RELEASED
The 2026 NCSA DI Opening Round Pool Play Schedule has been released. The 2026 NCSA DI World Series will begin on Thursday, May 14th with the first two rounds of pool play for each team. The third round of pool play will be played the morning of Friday, May 16th. 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.
Be sure to go to the NCSA DI World Series Page for more information.
REGIONALS DAY 2: WS FIELD SET!
Huge shoutout to our Regional Directors, Umpires and Field Crews for making this weekend possible. Congratulations to the following teams for winning their respective Regional and punching their ticket to the NCSA DI World Series. They’ll have an opportunity to become National Champions in just a couple weeks.
- University of Illinois – Great American Regional Champion
- University of Michigan – Great Lakes Regional Champion
- North Carolina State University – Mid-Atlantic Regional Champion
- University of Colorado – Mid-America Regional Champion
- University of Connecticut – New England Regional Champion
- Penn State University – North Atlantic Regional Champion
- University of California-Davis – Pacific Regional Champion
- University of Central Florida – South Atlantic Regional Champion
Each Regional Runner-Up also clinched a spot in the DI World Series. Congratulations to Purdue , Wisconsin, James Madison, Air Force, Vermont, Maryland, Oregon and South Carolina. They will have a chance to be this year’s Cinderella team.
It was an action packed weekend of softball, so be sure to click HERE to see how everything went down at the 2026 NCSA DI Regional Tournaments.
Tomorrow, the opening round pool play bracket for the NCSA DI World Series will be released, so be sure to stay tuned and check back often!
NCSA DI REGIONALS: DAY 1
Shoutout to all the Regional Directors that put in a lot of hard work today! Mother Nature didn’t always cooperate, but our Regionals Directors, Field Crews, Umpires and Teams made everything work!
The New England and North Atlantic Regionals got started earlier this morning to try to beat the weather. The North Atlantic was able to play two games while the New England got in four games. Both of these tournaments will be picked back up tomorrow before the Championship Games. The other 6 Regionals were able to stay on track, with tomorrow solely featuring Championship Sunday.
With 6 Regional Championship Games set, we’d like to offer a huge congratulations to the following teams for qualifying for the NCSA DI World Series: University of Illinois, Purdue University, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, North Carolina State University, James Madison University, University of Colorado, U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Connecticut, University of California – Davis, University of Oregon, University of Central Florida, and the University of South Carolina. Just three spots still up for grabs and Regional Championships still to play for. First pitches will be bright and early in the morning!
Click HERE for the updated Regional Brackets!
RAWLINGS WEEK 33 NCSA DI TOP 20
As we head into Regionals weekend, 3 teams receive 1st place votes with Illinois leading the way and UConn and UC – Davis following. There’s a lot of shuffling in the Top 20 with 2 new teams joining the fold.
Which of these teams will be able to punch their ticket to the NCSA World Series this weekend?
Check out the Rawlings Week 33 NCSA DI Top 20 to find out.
Next Poll Released: May 7th
POSTSEASON BOUND
Congratulations to the following teams for punching their ticket to the 2025 NCSA DI Postseason. The University of Michigan, Grand Valley State, and Purdue University. Congratulations are also in order for our at-large bids. The University of Colorado, Cornell University, Cal State – Fullerton, and the University of Maryland have all been awarded at-large bids to compete in the postseason.
Michigan won their respective conference, while Grand Valley State and Purdue finished 2nd in their respective conference.
Follow along with all post-season updates on our Postseason Page, HERE.
REGIONAL BRACKETS FINALIZED!
Welcome to the 2026 NCSA Division I Postseason!
Before you can hoist the National Championship Trophy above your head you have to make it through Regionals. This year features 32 talented teams from all across the country. The winner and runner-up from each Regional Tournament will move on to the National Championship Tournament. Who will qualify for the 2026 NCSA Division I World Series? Well, we’re only a week away!
Check out each of the eight Regional Tournament Brackets HERE.