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Complete schedule for 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament - Austin Regional
TL;DR
The 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament Austin Regional features Wisconsin facing Baylor in their first game, with Texas also in the mix. Wisconsin aims to overcome its NCAA Tournament history in this double-elimination format.
Key points
- Wisconsin faces Baylor in the first game of the Austin Regional
- Texas is also competing in the same regional
- The tournament features a 64-team field
- Wisconsin aims to improve its NCAA Tournament history
- The regional follows a double-elimination format
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Wisconsin Badgers fans have long speculated which regional they'd end up in, but Sunday's selection show put all that to rest.
Yvette Healy's squad knows they'll be playing Baylor in the first game of the Austin Regional, but Texas awaits in what could potentially be a trio of games for the ages.
Remember, the 2026 Women's College World Series starts as a 64-team field. Wisconsin doesn't have the best track record in the NCAA Tournament, but that could all change on the heels of one of its most successful seasons in program history.
In order to make it out of Austin, Wisconsin must win a double-elimination regional that includes Baylor, Wagner, and No. 2 Texas.
Friday, May 15
- Game 1: Wisconsin vs. Baylor, 1:30 p.m., ESPN+
- Game 2: Wagner vs. No. 2 Texas, 4 p.m., ESPN+
Saturday, May 16
- Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
- Game 4: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
- Game 5: Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 3
Sunday, May 17
- Game 6: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5
- Game 7 (if necessary): Rematch Game 6
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Q&A
What teams are in the 2026 NCAA Softball Austin Regional?
The teams in the Austin Regional are Wisconsin, Baylor, Wagner, and No. 2 Texas.
When does Wisconsin play Baylor in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament?
Wisconsin will play Baylor in the first game of the Austin Regional, but the exact date and time have not been specified.
What is the format of the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament Austin Regional?
The Austin Regional will follow a double-elimination format, meaning teams must lose twice to be eliminated.