Sport | Softball |
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Founded | 1981 |
Organising body | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) |
Country | United States |
Most recent champion(s) | Southern Oregon (3rd) |
Most titles | Oklahoma City (11) |
TV partner(s) | ESPN3 (Semifinals and national championship only) |
Streaming partner(s) | NAIA Network (First round, quarterfinals), ESPN+ (Semifinals and national championship only) |
Official website | NAIA.com |
The NAIA Softball Championship, referred to as the NAIA Softball World Series, is the annual tournament to determine the national champions of NAIA collegiate softball in the United States and formerly in Canada. It has been held annually since 1981. [1] The South Commons Complex Sports Complex in Columbus, Georgia is the most recent host, having hosted the tournament in 2021, 2022, and 2023. [2]
The reigning national champions are Southern Oregon, who won their third national title in 2023.
Oklahoma City is the winningest program, with eleven NAIA championship titles.
School | Number | Year Won |
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Oklahoma City | 11 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2022 |
Simon Fraser | 4 | 1999, 2003, 2005, 2010 |
Southern Oregon | 3 | 2019, 2021, 2023 |
Auburn Montgomery | 2 | 2014, 2015 |
Emporia State | 2 | 1984, 1985 |
Nebraska–Kearney (Kearney State) | 2 | 1987, 1990 |
Pacific Lutheran | 2 | 1988, 1992 |
California Baptist | 1 | 2009 |
Concordia Irvine | 1 | 2013 |
Hawaii Loa | 1 | 1991 |
Lubbock Christian | 1 | 2008 |
Missouri Western | 1 | 1983 |
Mobile | 1 | 2006 |
Oregon Tech | 1 | 2011 |
Quincy | 1 | 1986 |
Saginaw Valley State | 1 | 1989 |
Sam Houston State | 1 | 1982 |
Shorter | 1 | 2012 |
St. Mary's (TX) | 1 | 1986 |
Thomas | 1 | 2004 |
USAO | 1 | 2018 |
West Florida | 1 | 1993 |
Western Washington | 1 | 1998 |
Sport | Softball |
---|---|
Founded | 1981 |
Organising body | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) |
Country | United States |
Most recent champion(s) | Southern Oregon (3rd) |
Most titles | Oklahoma City (11) |
TV partner(s) | ESPN3 (Semifinals and national championship only) |
Streaming partner(s) | NAIA Network (First round, quarterfinals), ESPN+ (Semifinals and national championship only) |
Official website | NAIA.com |
The NAIA Softball Championship, referred to as the NAIA Softball World Series, is the annual tournament to determine the national champions of NAIA collegiate softball in the United States and formerly in Canada. It has been held annually since 1981. [1] The South Commons Complex Sports Complex in Columbus, Georgia is the most recent host, having hosted the tournament in 2021, 2022, and 2023. [2]
The reigning national champions are Southern Oregon, who won their third national title in 2023.
Oklahoma City is the winningest program, with eleven NAIA championship titles.
School | Number | Year Won |
---|---|---|
Oklahoma City | 11 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2022 |
Simon Fraser | 4 | 1999, 2003, 2005, 2010 |
Southern Oregon | 3 | 2019, 2021, 2023 |
Auburn Montgomery | 2 | 2014, 2015 |
Emporia State | 2 | 1984, 1985 |
Nebraska–Kearney (Kearney State) | 2 | 1987, 1990 |
Pacific Lutheran | 2 | 1988, 1992 |
California Baptist | 1 | 2009 |
Concordia Irvine | 1 | 2013 |
Hawaii Loa | 1 | 1991 |
Lubbock Christian | 1 | 2008 |
Missouri Western | 1 | 1983 |
Mobile | 1 | 2006 |
Oregon Tech | 1 | 2011 |
Quincy | 1 | 1986 |
Saginaw Valley State | 1 | 1989 |
Sam Houston State | 1 | 1982 |
Shorter | 1 | 2012 |
St. Mary's (TX) | 1 | 1986 |
Thomas | 1 | 2004 |
USAO | 1 | 2018 |
West Florida | 1 | 1993 |
Western Washington | 1 | 1998 |