ESPN May 10, 2026, 08:00 PM ET Will top overall seed Alabama cruise to the finish? Or will second seed Texas defend its title? Maybe NiJaree Canady and Texas Tech will finish the job after getting so close last season. Or maybe Oklahoma will win its fifth title in six years. The road to the 2026 Women's College World Series begins this week with regional play. We break down the 64-team field and provide you updates with the schedule, scores and how to watch the NCAA tournament. Regionals Double elimination; all times ET Tuscaloosa Regional (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Friday: Game 1: No. 1 Alabama vs. USC Upstate, 1 p.m., SEC Network Game 2: Belmont vs. SE Louisiana 3:30 p.m., ESPN App Saturday: Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Game 4: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 Game 5: Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 3 Sunday: Game 6: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5 Game 7 (if necessary): Rematch Game 6 Austin Regional (Austin, Texas) Friday: Game 1: Wisconsin vs. Baylor, 1:30 p.m., ESPN App Game 2: Wagner vs. No.…