Nebraska State Softball Tournament 2026
Scores updated · 26 of 45 games final
Live scores, official finals and connected championship brackets.
Class A bracket → 9 of 15 final · Final Mon Oct 19, 7 PM CT
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G9 · Fri Oct 16 · Approx. 30 Minutes After B7 · Field #4#5 Papillion-La Vista 5 vs #2 Lincoln Southwest 6Follow the connecting lines. Swipe across rounds or use the buttons. Select any game for its Game Center.
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Papillion-La Vista5
Lincoln Southwest6
Crete0
Hastings2
Wahoo0
Northwest0
Ashland-Greenwood10
Lincoln East3
Millard West5
Fort Calhoun0
Hastings St. Cecilia8
Omaha Westview8Lincoln East10
Skutt Catholic6Wahoo10Fort Calhoun15
Elkhorn North3Papillion-La Vista11
Beatrice7Crete9Follow the tournament
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State tournament coverage
All softball stories →- Tournament guideState softball Friday guide: the restart, the brackets and the road to SaturdayNebraska state softball is scheduled to resume Friday at 10 a.m. Central. Follow Class A, B and C scores, Game Centers and the updated path to Saturday.
- Weather updateState softball postponed: tournament resumes Friday at 10 a.m.Thursday's Nebraska state softball games were suspended because of weather in Hastings. Play resumes Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. CT. Updated brackets and scores.
- PreviewClass A softball: Millard North, LSW lead Day 2 path to LincolnClass A state softball preview: Day 1 results, Thursday pairings and the road to Monday's final at Bowlin Stadium.
- PreviewClass B softball: Gretna East, Gretna, Hastings, Northwest unbeatenClass B state softball preview: Day 1 results, Thursday pairings and the road to Monday's final at Bowlin Stadium.
- PreviewClass C softball: Kearney Catholic, St. Cecilia set for Day 2Class C state softball preview: Day 1 results, Thursday pairings and the road to Monday's final at Bowlin Stadium.
Tournament information
Revised Hastings schedule: Play resumes Friday Oct. 16 at 10 AM CT, with bracket finals scheduled Saturday Oct. 17. Bill Smith Softball Complex; follow the NSAA rolling schedule.
Finals Mon Oct 19: Bowlin Stadium, Lincoln · Class C noon · B 3:30 PM · A 7 PM CT.
Tickets & webcast: NSAA HQ →FAQ
When and where is the 2026 Nebraska state softball tournament?
After Thursday's weather postponement, play resumes Friday Oct 16 at 10 AM CT, with bracket finals scheduled Saturday Oct 17 at Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings. The championship games remain Mon Oct 19 at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln: Class C at noon, Class B at 3:30 PM and Class A at 7 PM CT. Check the NSAA bracket for rolling starts and further changes.
How does the state softball bracket work?
Each class has 8 teams split into two 4-team double-elimination halves. First-round losers cross over to the other half's elimination games. Each half winner advances to a single championship game in Lincoln.
How can I buy tickets or watch?
Tickets are sold through GoFan (mobile only). Games stream on the NFHS Network and the finals air on Nebraska Public Media. Details are on the NSAA Softball Championships HQ page.
Live scores and inning status come from GameChanger's public event feed. Bracket order, listed times and official finals come from the NSAA. Nebraska state softball champions history →