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2026 NCAA Division II Softball South Region Championship

2026 NCAA Division II Softball South Region Championship

NCAA Division II South Region Championship

May 14-16, 2026

Mary Cannon Cabot Stadium
Saint Leo University
33701 State Road 52
St. Leo, FL 33574
NCAA Webpage | NCAA Bracket | NCAA South Region Brackets (PDF)


Follow the action
All games will be streamed live on the Sunshine State Conference Digital Network and live stats will be available via StatBroadcast.  
Live Broadcast 
Live Statistics

Participating Teams
1-Seed | #1 Saint Leo | Roster | Schedule
4-Seed | #8 AUM | Roster | Schedule
5-Seed | Tampa | Roster | Schedule
8-Seed | Spring Hill | Roster | Schedule
 
Schedule (Game times are subject to change) 
Wednesday, May 13
Practice day: All team practices are closed practices
Liaison walk through of facilities, including media room location for post-game interviews

Thursday, May 14
Game 1: 12:00 p.m. - (1) #13 Saint Leo vs. (8) Spring Hill | Box Score | Recap: Saint Leo | Spring Hill
Game 2: 3:00 p.m. - (4) AUM vs. (5) Tampa 1 | Box Score | Recap: AUM | Tampa

Friday, May 15

Game 3: 12:00 p.m. - Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2  | Box Score | Recap:
Game 4: 3:00 p.m. - Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | Box Score | Recap: 
Game 5: 6:00 p.m. - Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | Box Score | Recap: 

Saturday, May 16
Game 6: 12:00 p.m. - Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | Box Score | Recap: 
Game 7: 3:00 p.m. - If Necessary | Box Score | Recap: 
*Game times may be adjusted due to weather 

Fans Attending Games

Tailgating
Fans looking to grill and gather prior to the games should park in the lot by the softball and tennis courts. No alcohol is allowed in the parking lot or stadium.  

Saint Leo Campus Map
https://saintleolions.com/documents/2018/3/22/2017_18_Campus_Map.pdf?id=1096

Payment Information
Saint Leo Athletics is cashless at all home contests. Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted for ticket and concession purchases.
Cash may only be accepted in limited circumstances and must be for the exact amount, as change will not be available.

Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased in advance through the Saint Leo Athletics ticketing website and will also be available for purchase at the gate each day of competition. Gates will open two hours prior to the first game each day.

Single-Day Tickets
General Admission: $8
Senior Citizens, ages 62 and older: $7
Military and Students: $6
Children 12 and under: $5
All-Tournament Passes

General Admission: $21
Senior Citizens, ages 62 and older: $18
Military and Students: $15
Children 12 and under: $12
Please note: There will be no pass lists or complimentary admissions for this event for participating teams, home or away.

Concessions
Concessions will be available throughout the tournament, including hot food, prepackaged snacks, and beverages.
Coolers, outside food, and outside beverages are not permitted inside the stadium.

***On Friday, May 15, our partner Chick-fil-A will be on-site selling concession items to fans. Teams interested in arranging team meals through them are encouraged to plan ahead and coordinate catering directly with Noah Hibbs, Managing Partner, at nhibbs@cfazhills.com.

Food, Drink, and Available Services
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the concession stand throughout the tournament.  Cash and credit cards will be accepted. No coolers or outside food will be allowed inside the stadium.

 
Tournament Staff Information
Tournament Director
Jesse VerVelde
jesse.vervelde@saintleo.edu
C: (920) 629-8331
 
Tournament Manager
Kaiden Hankins
kaiden.hankins@saintleo.edu
C: (850) 544-8259
 
Sports Medicine
Brianna Williamson - Assistant Athletic Trainer
brianna.williamson@saintleo.edu
O: (352) 588-8981
 
Athletic Communications
Jonathan Glass - Director of Athletic Communications
jonathan.glass@saintleo.edu
C: (727) 431-2402
 
* Every game will have live stats and broadcast
* Every game will feature a post-game interview for both teams
 
NCAA Division II Softball Site Rep
Julie LeMaire
Head Softball Coach 
Nova Southeastern University 

NCAA Staff
TBD

Important Documents

NCAA Pre-Championships Manual (PDF)
NCAA Operations Manual (PDF)