Selection Sunday has arrived, and it's time to find out where Texas softball, Texas A&M, and Texas State will land in the NCAA Tournament. The bracket reveal kicks off at 6 p.m. on ESPN, setting the stage for a thrilling road to the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Texas softball enters the tournament with serious momentum, fresh off a 7-1 victory over Alabama that clinched their first-ever SEC Tournament title. The Longhorns are chasing back-to-back national championships and are widely expected to be among the 16 teams hosting both a regional and potentially a super regional. Their dominant run has fans and analysts buzzing about their championship pedigree.
Joining Texas in the field of 64 are Texas A&M and Texas State, both eager to make deep postseason runs. The big question: can either team secure a host spot for a regional this year? The Aggies have been relying on newfound pitching depth in 2026, while Texas State looks to carry their Sun Belt momentum into the national stage.
Here's how Selection Sunday works: The NCAA awards automatic bids to 31 conference tournament winners. In the Power Four, that includes Arizona State (Big 12), Nebraska (Big Ten), Texas (SEC), and Florida State (ACC). Other automatic qualifiers range from Louisiana or Texas State in the Sun Belt to Idaho State, which captured its first Big Sky Conference title.
The remaining 33 spots go to at-large bids, determined by a team's overall record against Division I competition (must be .500 or better) and strength of schedule. The NCAA relies on the Rating Percentage Index (RPI)—similar to the NET rankings used in March Madness—to seed teams. RPI factors in a team's winning percentage, opponents' winning percentage, and opponents' opponents' winning percentage. Currently, Arkansas holds the No. 1 RPI spot, adding another layer of intrigue to the bracket.
Whether you're cheering for the Longhorns' title defense, the Aggies' pitching resurgence, or the Bobcats' underdog story, tonight's reveal promises plenty of excitement. Gear up for postseason softball and get ready to support your team every step of the way.