Get ready, Noles fans—postseason softball is back in Tallahassee! For the 12th consecutive season, Florida State University will host an NCAA Regional, and the action kicks off this Friday at JoAnne Graf Field.
The Seminoles, seeded No. 9 overall in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament, will welcome a competitive field: the No. 2-seeded UCF Knights, No. 3-seeded Jacksonville State Gamecocks, and No. 4-seeded Stetson Hatters. The winner of this double-elimination regional will advance to face the UCLA Bruins (No. 8 seed) in the Super Regionals.
FSU is riding serious momentum into the postseason. After a two-year absence from the Women's College World Series—where they finished as national runners-up in 2023—the Seminoles have recaptured their championship form. They clinched the ACC Tournament title for the first time since 2023 and boast an impressive 31-2 home record this season. That home-field advantage could be a game-changer in a regional packed with talent.
The action begins Friday with FSU taking on Stetson. Here's the full schedule for all three days of play:
Friday, May 29
Game 1: No. 2 UCF vs. No. 3 Jacksonville State – 1:00 p.m. ET
Game 2: No. 1 Florida State vs. No. 4 Stetson – 4:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 30
Game 3: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 – 12:00 p.m. ET (elimination game)
Game 4: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Game 5: Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 – 6:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Sunday, May 31
Game 6: Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 5 – 1:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Game 7: If needed, same matchups – 4:00 p.m. ET
Whether you're cheering from the stands or repping FSU gear at home, this regional promises high-stakes drama. The Seminoles are hungry for another trip to Oklahoma City—and they've got the firepower to make it happen.
