| 2002 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Arizona |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | California (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Arizona (15th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Diane Ninemire (1st title) |
| WCWS MOP | Jocelyn Forest (California) |
| Seasons | |
The 2002 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 2002. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2002 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 2002 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 27, 2002.