Who does Alabama softball play if it wins Tuscaloosa Regional in NCAA Tournament?

Alabama softball does not only have a spot in the NCAA Tournament. It has the top spot, and it finally knows its path to the Women's College World Series. For the first time in 16 years, the Crimson Tide (49-7) will enter the postseason as the No.

1 overall seed, putting Alabama at the front of the 2026 NCAA softball tournament field and keeping its path to Oklahoma City rooted in Tuscaloosa. "It's an unbelievable honor," Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy said on the NCAA Tournament selection show. "It's something that we treasure.

It's a respect thing for us. It has just been a joy to coach Team 30. " The Crimson Tide ’s ranking means it will host a regional and, if it advances, a super regional.

The Tuscaloosa Regional field consists of Alabama, USC Upstate (36-21), Belmont (40-11) and SE Louisiana (46-14). The Tuscaloosa Regional is double-elimination and will run from May 15-17. Alabama opens against USC Upstate at noon CT on Friday, May 15, followed by Belmont vs.