Louisville softball faces Grand Canyon in the NCAA Tournament on May 15 at 4 p.m. ET. The game will take place in the Lincoln Regional hosted by Nebraska.
Key points
Louisville softball is a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament
They will face Grand Canyon, the Mountain West Conference champions
The game is scheduled for May 15 at 4 p.m. ET
The Lincoln Regional is hosted by top-seeded Nebraska
The Cardinals (44-12) will face Grand Canyon (52-8), the Mountain West Conference champions, on Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. ET.
No. 1-seed Nebraska (46-6, seeded No. 4 overall) and South Dakota (20-34-1) will play in the other double-elimination game at roughly 6:30 p.m. ET.
This Louisville's 16th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history and first since 2023.
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals pitcher Alyssa Zabala (13) pitches the ball in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals infielder Easton Lotus (12) hits the ball against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Q&A
What time does Louisville softball play Grand Canyon in the NCAA Tournament?
Louisville softball will play Grand Canyon on May 15 at 4 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the Louisville vs Grand Canyon softball game?
The game will be broadcast on the designated NCAA Tournament channel, which varies by region.
What is Louisville softball's record going into the NCAA Tournament?
Louisville softball has a record of 44-12 as they enter the NCAA Tournament.
Who are the other teams playing in the Lincoln Regional?
The other teams in the Lincoln Regional are Nebraska and South Dakota, with Nebraska being the No. 1 seed.
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May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) catches the ball for an out in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) celebrates with Cardinals infielder Taylor Monroe (34) after an out in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals pitcher Alyssa Zabala (13) pitches the ball in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals infielder Easton Lotus (12) hits the ball against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals utility Addy O'Dell (3) throws the ball over Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) against the NC State Wolfpack in the second inning at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after score a run agains the NC State Wolfpack in the first inning at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals pitcher Alyssa Zabala (13) pitches the ball in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals pitcher Alyssa Zabala (13) pitches the ball in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals infielder Easton Lotus (12) hits the ball against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) catches the ball for an out in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) celebrates with Cardinals infielder Taylor Monroe (34) after an out in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals pitcher Alyssa Zabala (13) pitches the ball in the third inning against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals infielder Easton Lotus (12) hits the ball against the NC State Wolfpack at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals utility Addy O'Dell (3) throws the ball over Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) against the NC State Wolfpack in the second inning at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Louisville softball plays NC State in the ACC Tournament. See photos
May 6, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals outfielder Chelsea Mack (10) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after score a run agains the NC State Wolfpack in the first inning at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
How to watch Louisville softball in the NCAA Tournament
Louisville and Grand Canyon will face off on Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
This game can also be found on the ESPN app.
Louisville softball schedule 2026
Louisville enters the NCAA Tournament 44-12 overall and finished 18-6 in regular-season conference play. The Cardinals fell to Stanford in eight innings in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament.
Grand Canyon softball schedule 2026
Grand Canyon is 52-8 overall and went 21-4 in Mountain West play. The Antelopes earned an automatic NCAA Tournament bid after sweeping Nevada in a doubleheader during the best-of-three conference championship series.
Lincoln softball regional schedule
Friday, May 15
Game 1: No. 8 seed Louisville vs. Grand Canyon, 4 p.m. ET
Game 2: No. 1 seed Nebraska vs. South Dakota, 6:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 16
Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser
Game 5: Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser
Sunday, May 17
Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner
Game 7 (if necessary): Game 6 rematch
What does the remainder of the NCAA Tournament look like?
Super Regionals is a best-of-three series that will take place from Thursday, May 21, to Sunday, May 24. The winner of the Lincoln Regional would face the winner of the Stillwater Regional, which is hosted by No. 13 overall seed Oklahoma State.
If a top-eight seed loses their regional, the team that advances from their bracket will host the Super Regional instead, provided they meet NCAA facility and bidding requirements.
The Women's College World Series will take place from Thursday, May 28, to Friday, June 5, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
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