| 2016 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Florida |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | Oklahoma (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Auburn (2nd WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Patty Gasso (3rd title) |
| WCWS MOP | Paige Parker (Oklahoma) |
| Seasons | |
The 2016 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 2016. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2016 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 2016 Women's College World Series. The Women's College World Series, consisting of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament and held annually in Oklahoma City at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, ended in June 2016.