2023 NCAA Division I softball season | |
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Duration | February 11 – June 8, 2023 |
Number of teams | 286 |
Defending Champions | Oklahoma |
TV partner/s | ESPN & ESPN+ |
NCAA Tournament | |
Duration | May 19 – June 8 |
Most conference bids | SEC, 12 bids |
Women's College World Series | |
Duration | June 1 – June 8 |
Champions | Oklahoma (7th title) |
Runners-up | Florida State (12th WCWS Appearance) |
Winning Coach | Patty Gasso (7th title) |
WCWS MOP | Jordy Bahl |
Seasons |
The 2023 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 2023. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2023 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 2023 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 USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, ended in June 2023.