| 1988 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Texas A&M |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Duration | May 25–29, 1988 |
| Champions | UCLA (4th (5th overall) title) |
| Runners-up | Fresno State (4th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Sharron Backus (4th (5th overall) title) |
| Seasons | |
The 1988 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 1988. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 1988 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 1988 Women's College World Series. The Women's College World Series, consisting of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament and held in Sunnyvale, California at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, ended on May 29, 1988.