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Complete ACC softball tournament bracket, schedule
TL;DR
The 2026 ACC softball tournament bracket is set to begin on May 6 in Charlottesville, Virginia, with Florida State as the No. 1 seed. Fifteen teams qualified, while Georgia Tech, Boston College, and Notre Dame did not make the cut.
Key points
- 2026 ACC softball tournament bracket set
- Tournament starts May 6 in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Florida State is the No. 1 seed
- Fifteen teams qualified for the tournament
- Tournament ends May 9 with an automatic NCAA bid
Florida State SeminolesDuke Blue DevilsGeorgia Tech Yellow JacketsBoston College Eagles
The bracket for the 2026 ACC softball tournament has been set, and the action will start on Wednesday, May 6, at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Florida State Seminoles earned the No. 1 seed and will not have to play until Thursday.
Fifteen of the 18 teams made the tournament: The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Boston College Eagles, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish missed out. The Duke Blue Devils won the regular-season title for the third straight season under Jon Scheyer.
The Seminoles are the No. 1 seed after winning a share of their 19th ACC regular season championship overall and the 9th under head coach Lonni Alameda. They can seal the outright title on Sunday by completing a sweep of Boston College. They have won at least a share of nine out of the last 13 ACC regular-season championships.
The ACC Tournament will last until Saturday, May 9, when one team will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Here is a look at the full bracket, including dates, times, and TV channels.
Game 1: No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. No. 9 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Date: Wednesday, May 6
- Time: 11 a.m. ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
Game 2: No. 5 Louisville Cardinals vs. No. 12 NC State Wolfpack
- Date: Wednesday, May 6
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
Game 3: No. 7 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels
Q&A
What teams are participating in the 2026 ACC softball tournament?
Fifteen teams are participating, including Florida State, Duke, and others, while Georgia Tech, Boston College, and Notre Dame did not qualify.
When does the 2026 ACC softball tournament start and end?
The tournament starts on May 6, 2026, and concludes on May 9, 2026.
How did Florida State secure the No. 1 seed in the ACC softball tournament?
Florida State secured the No. 1 seed by winning a share of their 19th ACC regular season championship.
