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Oregon Ducks softball will host NCAA regional
TL;DR
Oregon Ducks softball will host the NCAA Eugene Regional from May 15-17 after earning the No. 14 seed. They will face Idaho State in their opening game on Friday at 7 p.m.
Key points
- Oregon Ducks earned the No. 14 overall seed
- They will host the NCAA Eugene Regional May 15-17
- Oregon's first game is against Idaho State on May 15
Oregon DucksIdaho StateMississippi StateSt. Mary's
The Ducks aren't done at Jane Sanders Stadium just yet.
Oregon earned the No. 14 overall seed and will host the NCAA softball tournament-opening Eugene Regional May 15-17 it was announced May 10 during a live bracket reveal show on ESPN2.
Oregon (40-12) will open the tournament against Idaho State (37-18) at 7 p.m. Friday. The Ducks' game will follow the a 4:30 p.m. matchup between Mississippi State (38-18) and St. Mary's (40-14).
The two winners will play each other Saturday, as will the two losers on day two of the double-elimination tournament.
The Ducks were one seven teams from the Big Ten Conference selected for the tournament, including Nebraska and UCLA, who were the No. 4 and No. 8 overall seed, respectively, putting them in line to host a super regional May 21-24 if they win their regionals.
Indiana, Washington, Michigan and Wisconsin also were selected.
Oregon hasn't played since May 7 when it was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament by the Badgers. Still, the Ducks finished tied for second overall in the conference standings with the Bruins and behind the Cornhuskers.
Oregon pitcher Elise Sokolsky, left, congratulates first baseman Rylee McCoy after an out against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
How to watch the NCAA Eugene Regional softball tournament first round
Friday, May 15
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Game 1: Mississippi State vs. St. Mary's 4:30 p.m. (PT)
- Stream: ESPN+
Q&A
When will the Oregon Ducks softball team play their first game in the NCAA regional?
The Oregon Ducks will play their first game against Idaho State on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m.
Who are the other teams competing in the NCAA Eugene Regional with Oregon?
The other teams in the NCAA Eugene Regional are Idaho State, Mississippi State, and St. Mary's.
What is the significance of Oregon being the No. 14 seed in the NCAA softball tournament?
Being the No. 14 seed allows Oregon to host the Eugene Regional, giving them a home-field advantage in the tournament.