The best collegiate softball players return to Oklahoma City for the 2023 NCAA Softball Women’s College World Series (WCWS). USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium will be home to all of the action between the best teams in the country competing for a national title.
The tournament will be over 5 days, featuring 8 teams, with the early round being double elimination and the final two teams competing in a best-of-three championship series.
The teams competing in Oklahoma City in this year’s NCAA softball tournament are Oklahoma, Florida State, Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma State, Washington, Stanford, and Utah. Oklahoma is the reigning champion and has won the tournament two years in a row.
You can check out the full broadcast schedule at the bottom of the page and how to watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series live without cable, below.
How to Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Without Cable
Fans can watch all of the softball action from Oklahoma City live on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV. The final four games will also simulstream on ESPN+.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live For Free
If you’re looking to watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series live for free then you have a few different options. The easiest way to watch for free would be by using an antenna. Using a tool like AntennaWeb will help you find out which ABC affiliates in your area will be broadcasting the race.
DIRECTV STREAM, and Fubo both offer free live streams of the 2023 Women’s College World Series on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. New eligible subscribers can try DIRECTV STREAM for free for 5 days or try Fubo for free for one week.
You can find out more about how to stream the 2023 Women’s College World Series, below.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on ESPN+
ESPN+ will simulstream select games during the 2023 Women’s College World Series. You can watch all of the action on the field and more for only $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Stream the 2023 Women’s College World Series live with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 75 channels, so viewers can watch each inning and more for only $74.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing. Sign up now and you can save $10 each month for the first 3 months.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on Fubo
ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 are available as part of the Pro plan from Fubo. You can stream women’s college softball teams compete and over 100 sporting events live. The plan includes over 140 channels for only $74.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the tournament and rewatch your favorite shows with 1000 hours and Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free for one week.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on Hulu + Live TV
Skip the high cost of cable and stream ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 85 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $69.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live tournament games on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite moments during the 2023 Women’s College World Series and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to steam the Women’s College World Series is with Sling Orange & Blue. For $55 per month, subscribers can watch live college softball games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the tournament.
New subscribers can get $10 off of their first month.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on Vidgo
Another way to watch the best collegiate women’s baseball players live on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 is with the Plus plan from Vidgo. For $69.99 per month, you can stream over 110+ live channels, on-demand, and record the event with DVR.
Watch the 2023 Women’s College World Series Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including all of the drama unfolding on the field live on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 with YouTube TV for only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR which will allow you to rewatch each inning and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
2023 Women’s College World Series Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Program/Commentators | ESPN Platform |
| Thu, June 1 | Noon | Alabama vs. Tennessee Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN/ ESPN+ |
| 2 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Stanford vs. Oklahoma Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| 4:30 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 7 p.m. | Oklahoma State vs. Florida State Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| 9 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Utah vs. Washington Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Fri, June 2 | 7 p.m. | WCWS Game 5 Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| 9 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 9:30 p.m. | WCWS Game 6 Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sat, June 3 | 3 p.m. | WCWS Game 7 Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ABC/ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | WCWS Game 8 Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sun, June 4 | 3 p.m. | WCWS Game 9 Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ABC/ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | WCWS Game 10 Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Mon, June 5 | Noon | WCWS Game11 Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| 2 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 2:30 p.m. | WCWS Game 12* Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Courtney Lyle | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| 4:30 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 7 p.m. | WCWS Game 13 Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| 9 p.m. | NCAA Softball Studio Update Pam Ward, Danielle Lawrie, Madison Shipman | ESPN | |
| 9:30 p.m. | WCWS Game14* Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Wed, June 7 | 8 p.m. | WCWS Finals Game 1 Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Thu, June 8 | 7:30 p.m. | WCWS Finals Game 2 Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Fri, June 9 | 8 p.m. | WCWS Finals Game 3* Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe | ESPN/ESPN+ |
*If Necessary