The 2026 NCCAA Softball World Series will be hosted by Dallas Christian College at the Oak Grove Softball Complex in Grapevine, TX. Championship action begins on Monday May 18, utilizing a double-elimination format. Games continue on Tuesday, May 19, with the championship game and "if needed" game on Wednesday, May 20.

How to Follow
Live Streaming Video*: You can watch each game on the NCCAA Network. The NCCAA Network is available on both your desktop and mobile/tablet devices at nccaanetwork.com as well as on TV apps through Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku. It's also available on the NCCAA Network app for iOS and Android.
Live Stats: Stat links are found on the schedule section of the championship page.
Twitter: @TheNCCAA | @NCCAAChamps
Instagram: @TheNCCAA
Flickr: Photos from the event will be posted here
General Information and Box Scores: Championship Page
  
*Fees apply ($6.95/game, $32.95 tournament pass, or $99.95 all sports access pass for 2025-26)

ABOUT THE NCCAA NETWORK
The NCCAA Network serves as the home to 16 National Championship and Invitational events with nearly 200 different multi-camera broadcasts scheduled in 2025-26. The network is the primary location where fans can go to live stream or watch on demand their favorite NCCAA programs, as they compete to be crowned a National Champion. Events are available online, through the NCCAA Network mobile app, and on TV apps such as Amazon Fire RV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku. 

Fans can purchase a 12-month all-access pass from the time of purchase for $99.95 or view the 2025-26 NCCAA Network Schedule for specific tournament pass pricing. The NCCAA Network also can direct fans to other NCCAA institutions broadcast networks partnered with Hudl for regular season and regional tournament action. 
 
To purchase, simply click on one of the scheduled broadcasts, log-in or create a Hudl account, then follow the prompts to select the all-access pass, tournament pass, or single game pass. 
 
The NCCAA has full and exclusive authority over all internet, radio, and television broadcasting and filming connected with any NCCAA National Championship or Invitational event. 

THE HISTORY
The NCCAA has held a Softball World Series since 1995, with Bethel University winning the first championship title. Olivet Nazarene leads all time with the most NCCAA Softball World Series championships with five. Of current NCCAA schools, Bethel holds the most titles with two, their last coming in 2007. The last current NCCAA member school to win the Softball World Series was Nelson University (then known as Southwestern Assemblies of God University) in 2022. Concordia University Ann Arbor was the last school to repeat as Softball World Series champions, doing so in 2023 and 2024.

LAST YEAR
Jessup University went a perfect 5-0 on the way to the 2025 NCCAA Softball World Series national championship. The Warriors allowed just one run on the opening day of play, before walking off Sterling College on day two to move into the driver's seat of the winner's bracket. After knocking off University of Fort Lauderdale on day three, Jessup held off a late rally from Mid-America Christian University 3-2 to claim the national championship. Sarah Giles of Jessup University was the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. 

LODGING
A full list of hotels in the Grapevine, Texas area are available with discounts for those who mention the NCCAA here.

FACILITY LOCATION 
The Oak Grove Softball Complex is located at 2700 Dove Loop Rd, Grapevine, TX, 76051. Click here to view a map of the field.
 
TICKETS

	Day Pass	Tournament Pass
Adults	$25	$60
Children (6-12)	$10	$25
Children (5 and under)	FREE	FREE

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
The NCCAA is committed to the true spirit of competition and upholding the four core values of the Game Plan 4 LIFE: Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence. We ask that spectator join us in exhibiting these Christ-like characteristics and help create a positive environment. Profanity, derogatory comments and slurs, or other intimidating actions directed at student-athletes, officials, team representatives, or other fans will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal.

CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available on site.

THE TEAMS

#1 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA)



- South Regional Champions
- First NCCAA Softball World Series appearance since 2022
- Lead NCCAA in ERA (2.04), Shutouts (14), and Strikeouts (296)

#2 SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (BETHANY, OKLAHOMA)



- Central Regional Champions
- Fifth straight NCCAA Softball World Series appearance
- Lead NCCAA in Stolen Bases (17), Fifth in Runs (309)

#3 ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (ARLINGTON, TEXAS)



- At-Large Selection
- First NCCAA Softball World Series appearance since 2023
- Third in NCCAA in Slugging Percentage (.517), Tied for second in On-Base Percentage (.428)

#4 WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (PLAINVIEW, TEXAS)



- At-Large Selection
- First NCCAA Softball World Series appearance in program history
- Lead NCCAA in Triples (26), Third in RBI (289)

#5 ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE (PIPPA PASSES, KENTUCKY)



- At-Large Selection
- First NCCAA Softball World Series appearance since 2021
- Second in NCCAA in ERA (2.65), Tied for second in Opponent Batting Average (.248)

#6 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN (SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA)



- North Central Regional Qualifier
- First NCCAA Softball World Series appearance in program history
- Lead NCCAA in Homeruns (44), Fourth in Runs (310)

#7 KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (GRAYSON, KENTUCKY)



- Mideast Regional Champions
- Third NCCAA Softball World Series appearance
- Eighth in NCCAA in Doubles (74), Tenth in Hits (373)

#8 DALLAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (DALLAS, TEXAS)



- Host Institution
- Third straight NCCAA Softball World Series appearance
- Fifth in NCCAA in HR, Eighth in Batting Average (.338)
 

About the NCCAA
Established in 1968, the National Christian College Athletic Association uses intercollegiate athletics to further the Great Commission and is committed to equipping student-athletes and coaches to make a positive impact for Christ. The NCCAA currently holds 23 national championship events, along with one national invitational for 88 member schools across 28 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information on the NCCAA, visit our website, thenccaa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram at @thenccaa.