| 1998 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Arizona |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | Fresno State (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Arizona (11th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Margie Wright (1st title) |
| WCWS MOP | Amanda Scott (Fresno State) |
| Seasons | |
The 1998 NCAA Division I softball season, play of college softball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level, began in February 1998. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 1998 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 1998 Women's College World Series. The Women's College World Series, consisting of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament and held in held in Oklahoma City at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, ended on May 25, 1998.