| 2012 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Arizona State |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | Alabama (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Oklahoma (7th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Patrick Murphy (1st title) |
| WCWS MOP | Jaclyn Traina (Alabama) |
| Seasons | |
The 2012 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 2012. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2012 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 2012 Women's College World Series. The Women's College World Series, consisting of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament and held in Oklahoma City at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, ended on June 6, 2012.