The Texas Longhorns celebrate after winning the NCAA softball Women's College World Series championship over the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, June 4, 2026 to score record WCWS viewership.

Texas's 2026 WCWS Finals Win Shatters NCAA Softball Viewership Records

Texas's NCAA championship win over Texas Tech went down in history, as 2026 WCWS Finals viewership hit an all-time high on ESPN.

June 9 - JWS Staff
Texas Longhorns utility Reese Atwood (14) reacts at second base after hitting a double in the fourth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during Game Two of the NCAA WomenÕs College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

Reese Atwood Caps Texas Career with Back-to-Back WCWS Championships
Texas Longhorns players and coaches pose for a group photo after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

Texas Builds College Softball Dynasty Cred with 2026 WCWS Sweep Over Texas Tech
WCWS and Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Nijaree Canady warms up before Game 1 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series finals between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Texas Tech Softball Pulls Aces Early in WCWS Pitching Gamble
Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) celebrates with teammates after Game 1 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series finals between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Teagan Kavan's Complete Game Leads Texas Softball to Game 1 WCWS Win

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NiJaree Canady #24 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Cougars at Cougar Softball Stadium on March 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Texas Tech Softball Star NiJaree Canady Balances NIL Success with WCWS Goals

Texas Tech senior NiJaree Canady reflects on her NCAA softball career, from record NIL deals to WCWS expectations to preparing to go pro.

April 22 - Claire Watkins

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Nebraska's Jordy Frahm (98) celebrates during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Nebraska Softball Star Jordy Frahm Announces Pregnancy After WCWS Exit
Alabama batter Brooke Wells reaches the plate after hitting a two-run homer at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted South Carolina.

2026 WCWS Schedule: NCAA Softball Sets the Field in Oklahoma City
Texas softball lifts their first-ever NCAA championship trophy after winning the 2025 Women's College World Series.

Texas Scores First-Ever NCAA Softball Championship as 2025 WCWS Breaks Records
Texas Tech pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) celebrates getting a strikeout in the first inning of the second softball game between Texas Tech and Alabama at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Texas & Texas Tech Sweep Doubleheaders to Set WCWS Finals Rematch

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Texas Longhorns infielder Hannah Wells #13 celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the SEC college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks.

Reporter Holly Rowe Reveals Texas Softball Star Hannah Wells's Ladybug Superstition

June 2 - Jessica Toomer
Texas Tech's Mihyia Davis (42) celebrates a score in the sixth inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between Texas Tech Red Raiders and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 31, 2026.

Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas Tech Battle in 2026 WCWS Semifinals

June 1 - Claire Watkins
Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Sage Mardjetko (6) celebrates after an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Tennessee Softball Tops Defending Champion Texas to Open 2026 WCWS

May 29 - Jessica Toomer
Nebraska celebrates the home run of Hannah Coor (23) in the eighth inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

WCWS 2026: Nebraska Softball Beats Arkansas on 10th-Inning Walk-Off Home Run

May 29 - Jessica Toomer
Alabama Crimson Tide starting pitcher Jocelyn Briski (23) smiles after her team defeated the UCLA Bruins during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.

Alabama Softball Downs UCLA 6-3 to Open 2026 WCWS

May 29 - Jessica Toomer
Florida infielder Madison Walker (24) looks for the throw while Texas Tech second baseman Mia Williams (1) contemplates a steal during game 3 of the super regional of the NCAA Division 1 softball championship.

Texas Tech Eliminates Florida in Dramatic NCAA Softball Super Regional

May 26 - Jessica Toomer
Mississippi State's Carson Smith (6) and Anna Carder (19) celebrate following Game 3 of the NCAA softball Norman Super Regional between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., May, 24, 2026 ahead of the WCWS 2026.

Mississippi State Softball Upsets Oklahoma to Book 1st-Ever WCWS

May 26 - Claire Watkins
Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after striking out Virginia's final batter for the win in the NCAA college softball regional.

Tennessee Powers Past Georgia in 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals

May 22 - Jessica Toomer
Texas Tech celebrates the win after the super regional game of the NCAA softball championship tournament at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Friday, May 22, 2026 as star pitcher NiJaree Canady signed an NIL deal with AUSL.

Texas Tech Wins NCAA Softball Super Regionals Game 1 Over Florida

May 22 - JWS Staff
Oklahoma State's Audrey Schneidmiller (6) celebrates a double next to Nebraska's Lauren Camenzind (2) during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Oklahoma State vs. Nebraska Super Regional Reschedules After Storms

May 22 - Jessica Toomer
Jena Young #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at bat against the Samford Bulldogs at Rhoads Stadium on March 10, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama Softball Leads the Field as 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals Kick Off

May 21 - Claire Watkins
NCAA softball viewership star Stanford Cardinal outfielder Kyra Chan (8) slides to third as Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) waits on the ball in the fourth inning ion the NCAA softball tournament Stillwater Regional final between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Stanford Cardinal on ESPN.

ESPN Reports Record Regular-Season NCAA Softball Viewership in 2026

May 19 - JWS Staff
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) hits a homer run in the 7th inning during the NCAA Norman Softball Regional game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan Wolverines at Love's Field in Norman, Okla

Texas, Oklahoma Advance to 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals

May 18 - Jessica Toomer
Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) gets congratulated after hitting a three run home run during the SEC college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners on April 12, 2026, at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

SEC Dominates 2026 NCAA Softball Bracket with 6 Top-Seeded Teams

May 11 - JWS Staff
UCLA outfielder Megan Grant #43 rounds the bases after hitting a homerun to set the record for most homeruns in a season during the 3rd inning vs Nebraska at the finals of the 2026 Big Ten Softball Championships on May 09, 2026 at Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, Maryland.

UCLA Slugger Megan Grant Sets Single-Season NCAA Softball Home Run Record

May 11 - JWS Staff
SEC softball tournament contender Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.

Alabama Blasts 4 Home Runs in SEC Softball Tournament Win Over Arkansas

May 7 - JWS Staff
Elsa Morrison (22) makes an out at the plate during a game against Ole Miss at John Cropp Stadium. Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Ole Miss Knocks Tennessee Out of 2026 SEC Softball Tournament

May 7 - Abigail Moeckler
A general view of Devon Park stadium is seen during game one of the Division I Softball Championship held at Devon Park on June 5, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Approves $25.4 Million Indoor Softball Facility at Devon Park

May 7 - JWS Staff
UAB Birmingham softball coach Taylor Smartt hits a softball at home plate before abuse and misconduct allegations.

UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smartt Steps Away Amid Misconduct Allegations

May 7 - Abigail Moeckler
SEC softball tournament ace and Texas softball pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws a pitch during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Defending Champion Texas Faces Tough 2026 SEC Softball Tournament Path

May 6 - JWS Staff
Fans fill SEC Softball Tournament and NCAA softball host John Cropp Stadium for the Kentucky softball semifinals between Assumption and North Laurel on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Kentucky Welcomes 2026 SEC Softball Tournament Despite Team Struggles

May 5 - JWS Staff
NCAA softball star and AUSL draft pick NiJaree Canady #24 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders walks across the field after the game against the Baylor Bears at Tracy Sellers Field on May 02, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. Canady pitched a perfect game, earning her third no-hitter.

2026 AUSL Draft Raises Stakes as NCAA Softball Conference Tournaments Begin

May 5 - Claire Watkins
Lagi Quiroga #4 of the Texas Tech softball celebrates after a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Cougars at Cougar Softball Stadium on March 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas ahead of the college softball rankings.

Texas Tech Softball Clinches Back-to-Back Big 12 Titles After 47-4 Regular Season

May 1 - JWS Staff
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Karli Godwin (14) celebrates after hitting a home run in the third inning of a Bedlam softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma CIty, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Oklahoma State won 6-4.

Oklahoma State Upsets No. 1 OU Softball 6-4 Behind Ruby Meylan's Complete Game

April 16 - JWS Staff
NiJaree Canady #24 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates during the third inning against the Houston Cougars at Cougar Softball Stadium on March 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Texas Tech Softball Star NiJaree Canady Awarded 1st 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket

April 10 - JWS Staff
Oklahoma Sooner catcher Kendall Wells (1) celebrates her SEC record breaking 27th home run of the season as she heads to home plate during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Wichita State Shockers on March 31, 2026 at Love's Field in Norman OK.

Oklahoma Softball Star Kendall Wells Sets SEC Home Run Record, Chases NCAA History

April 2 - JWS Staff
Texas Tech softball star NiJaree Canady winds up her pitch during the final game of the championship series at the 2025 Women's College World Series.

Top 10 NCAA Softball Teams Headline 2026 Clearwater Invitational

February 12 - Dee Lab
US tennis star Coco Gauff poses for the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Women's Sports Stars Headline Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2026

December 3 - Claire Watkins
Texas Tech star pitcher NiJaree Canady reacts to the game-winning strikeout at the 2025 WCWS championship series' Game 2.

Texas Tech Forces Winner-Take-All Championship Game at 2025 WCWS

June 6 - JWS Staff
The Texas Longhorns celebrate their 2025 WCWS championship series Game 1 win over Texas Tech.

Texas Outlasts Texas Tech in 2025 WCWS Game 1, Takes 1-0 Finals Lead

June 5 - Claire Watkins
Texas Longhorns infielder Hannah Wells #13 celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the SEC college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks.

Reporter Holly Rowe Reveals Texas Softball Star Hannah Wells's Ladybug Superstition

June 2 - Jessica Toomer
Texas Tech's Mihyia Davis (42) celebrates a score in the sixth inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between Texas Tech Red Raiders and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 31, 2026.

Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas Tech Battle in 2026 WCWS Semifinals

June 1 - Claire Watkins
Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Sage Mardjetko (6) celebrates after an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Tennessee Softball Tops Defending Champion Texas to Open 2026 WCWS

May 29 - Jessica Toomer
Nebraska celebrates the home run of Hannah Coor (23) in the eighth inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

WCWS 2026: Nebraska Softball Beats Arkansas on 10th-Inning Walk-Off Home Run

May 29 - Jessica Toomer
Alabama Crimson Tide starting pitcher Jocelyn Briski (23) smiles after her team defeated the UCLA Bruins during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.

Alabama Softball Downs UCLA 6-3 to Open 2026 WCWS

May 29 - Jessica Toomer
Florida infielder Madison Walker (24) looks for the throw while Texas Tech second baseman Mia Williams (1) contemplates a steal during game 3 of the super regional of the NCAA Division 1 softball championship.

Texas Tech Eliminates Florida in Dramatic NCAA Softball Super Regional

May 26 - Jessica Toomer
Mississippi State's Carson Smith (6) and Anna Carder (19) celebrate following Game 3 of the NCAA softball Norman Super Regional between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., May, 24, 2026 ahead of the WCWS 2026.

Mississippi State Softball Upsets Oklahoma to Book 1st-Ever WCWS

May 26 - Claire Watkins
Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after striking out Virginia's final batter for the win in the NCAA college softball regional.

Tennessee Powers Past Georgia in 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals

May 22 - Jessica Toomer
Texas Tech celebrates the win after the super regional game of the NCAA softball championship tournament at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Friday, May 22, 2026 as star pitcher NiJaree Canady signed an NIL deal with AUSL.

Texas Tech Wins NCAA Softball Super Regionals Game 1 Over Florida

May 22 - JWS Staff
Oklahoma State's Audrey Schneidmiller (6) celebrates a double next to Nebraska's Lauren Camenzind (2) during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Oklahoma State vs. Nebraska Super Regional Reschedules After Storms

May 22 - Jessica Toomer
Jena Young #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at bat against the Samford Bulldogs at Rhoads Stadium on March 10, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama Softball Leads the Field as 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals Kick Off

May 21 - Claire Watkins
NCAA softball viewership star Stanford Cardinal outfielder Kyra Chan (8) slides to third as Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) waits on the ball in the fourth inning ion the NCAA softball tournament Stillwater Regional final between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Stanford Cardinal on ESPN.

ESPN Reports Record Regular-Season NCAA Softball Viewership in 2026

May 19 - JWS Staff
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) hits a homer run in the 7th inning during the NCAA Norman Softball Regional game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan Wolverines at Love's Field in Norman, Okla

Texas, Oklahoma Advance to 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals

May 18 - Jessica Toomer
Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) gets congratulated after hitting a three run home run during the SEC college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners on April 12, 2026, at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

SEC Dominates 2026 NCAA Softball Bracket with 6 Top-Seeded Teams

May 11 - JWS Staff
UCLA outfielder Megan Grant #43 rounds the bases after hitting a homerun to set the record for most homeruns in a season during the 3rd inning vs Nebraska at the finals of the 2026 Big Ten Softball Championships on May 09, 2026 at Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, Maryland.

UCLA Slugger Megan Grant Sets Single-Season NCAA Softball Home Run Record

May 11 - JWS Staff
SEC softball tournament contender Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.

Alabama Blasts 4 Home Runs in SEC Softball Tournament Win Over Arkansas

May 7 - JWS Staff
Elsa Morrison (22) makes an out at the plate during a game against Ole Miss at John Cropp Stadium. Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Ole Miss Knocks Tennessee Out of 2026 SEC Softball Tournament

May 7 - Abigail Moeckler
A general view of Devon Park stadium is seen during game one of the Division I Softball Championship held at Devon Park on June 5, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Approves $25.4 Million Indoor Softball Facility at Devon Park

May 7 - JWS Staff
UAB Birmingham softball coach Taylor Smartt hits a softball at home plate before abuse and misconduct allegations.

UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smartt Steps Away Amid Misconduct Allegations

May 7 - Abigail Moeckler
SEC softball tournament ace and Texas softball pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws a pitch during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Defending Champion Texas Faces Tough 2026 SEC Softball Tournament Path

May 6 - JWS Staff