
The NCAA softball tournament kicks off today with regional games featuring top teams like Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma. Fans can find the full schedule, times, and TV channels for the matches.
NCAA softball regionals
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The wait is over — the NCAA softball tournament has arrived, and the first round of regional play will get started on Friday.
While many of the usual suspects are top-ranked yet again, some upsets in conference tournaments have placed powerhouses lower than expected. Alabama edged out the competition for the No. 1 overall seed, despite losing to Texas in the SEC championship game. The Longhorns follow close behind in the No. 2 slot, and then Oklahoma at No. 3.
The bracket kicks off with double-elimination regional round play on Friday, continuing until Sunday. 16 regionals will be held in host cities across the country, from Los Angeles to Norman, Oklahoma and Tallahassee, Florida.
Who will start the tournament off with a win?
Here's everything you need to know about the NCAA softball regional round, including TV channel and streaming options for each game on Friday.
The NCAA softball regional games start today, but specific times can vary by matchup.
NCAA softball regionals are broadcast on various channels; check local listings for specific games.
The top seeds in the NCAA softball tournament include Alabama as the No. 1 seed, followed by Texas and Oklahoma.
Scores from today's NCAA softball games will be updated throughout the day; check sports news websites for live updates.




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| Time (ET) | Game | Regional | TV/Live stream |
| 11 a.m. | No. 6 Florida vs. Florida A&M | Gainesville | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| Noon | No. 12 Duke vs. Howard | Durham | ACCN, fubo, ESPN app |
| Noon | No. 9 Florida State vs. Stetson | Tallahassee | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| 1 p.m. | No. 1 Alabama vs. USC Upstate | Tuscaloosa | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| 1:30 p.m. | Baylor vs. Wisconsin | Austin | ESPN app |
| 1:30 p.m. | Texas State vs. Georgia Tech | Gainesville | ESPN app |
| 2 p.m. | Ole Miss vs. Boston University | Lubbock | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| 2 p.m. | Stanford vs. Princeton | Stillwater | ACCN, fubo, ESPN app |
| 2 p.m. | No. 15 Texas A&M vs. UConn | College Station | ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app |
| 2:30 p.m. | Arizona vs. Marshall | Durham | ESPN app |
| 2:30 p.m. | Central Florida vs. Jacksonville State | Tallahassee | ESPN app |
| 3:30 p.m. | Southeast Louisiana vs. Belmont | Tuscaloosa | ESPN app |
| 3:30 p.m. | No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Binghamton | Norman | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| 4 p.m. | Virginia Tech vs. South Alabama | Baton Rouge | ESPN app |
| 4 p.m. | No. 2 Texas vs. Wagner | Austin | ESPN app |
| 4 p.m. | Grand Canyon vs. Louisville | Lincoln | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| 4:30 p.m. | Arizona State vs. McNeese | College Station | ESPN app |
| 4:30 p.m. | No. 13 Oklahoma State vs. Eastern Illinois | Stillwater | ESPN app |
| 4:30 p.m. | No. 11 Texas Tech vs. Marist | Lubbock | ESPN app |
| 4:30 p.m. | Clemson vs. UNC Greensboro | Athens | ACCN, fubo, ESPN app |
| 5:30 p.m. | No. 5 Arkansas vs. Fordham | Fayetteville | ESPN app |
| 5:30 p.m. | No. 7 Tennessee vs. Northern Kentucky | Knoxville | SECN, fubo, ESPN app |
| 6 p.m. | Michigan vs. Kansas | Norman | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| 6:30 p.m. | No. 16 LSU vs. Akron | Baton Rouge | ESPN app |
| 6:30 p.m. | No. 4 Nebraska vs. South Dakota | Lincoln | ESPN app |
| 7 p.m. | No. 10 Georgia vs. Charleston | Athens | ESPN app |
| 7:30 p.m. | South Carolina vs. Cal State Fullerton | Los Angeles | ESPN app |
| 7:30 p.m. | Mississippi State vs. Saint Mary's | Eugene | ESPN app |
| 8 p.m. | South Florida vs. Washington | Fayetteville | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| 8 p.m. | Virginia vs. Indiana | Knoxville | ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app |
| 10 p.m. | No. 14 Oregon vs. Idaho State | Eugene | ESPNU, fubo, ESPN app |
| 10 p.m. | No. 8 UCLA vs. Cal Baptist | Los Angeles | ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app |
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The round-by-round schedule for this year's tournament is below: