| Teams | 8 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Texas A&M (2nd NCAA (3rd overall) title) |
| Runner-up | UCLA (5th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning coach | Bob Brock (2nd NCAA (3rd overall) title) |
The 1987 NCAA Division I softball tournament was held in May as the conclusion of the 1987 NCAA Division I softball season. Sixteen Division I college softball teams competed in the NCAA tournament's first round, which consisted of eight regionals with two teams each. The winner of each region, a total of eight teams, advanced to the 1987 Women's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The event, held from May 20 to 24, was the sixth NCAA-sponsored championship in the sport of college softball at the Division I level. Texas A&M won the championship by defeating UCLA 4–1 in the final game.[1][2]