Highlanders receive at-large bid to World Series

Highlanders receive at-large bid to World Series
May 19, 2026

The McLennan Highlanders were one of four teams selected for an at-large bid to the 2026 NJCAA Division I Softball World Series in Oxford. Alabama.

McLennan is the No. 10 seed and will face No. 7 Paris (Texas) Monday, May 25 at 5:45 p.m.

All games prior to the quarterfinals and the second round of the elimination bracket will be broadcast live on the NJCAA Network and will be available through the following pay-per-view options: Day Pass $12; Tournament Pass $; or an All-Access Pass $100 (includes all 2025-26 NJCAA Championship events on the NJCAA Network).

Games beginning with quarterfinals and the second round of the elimination bracket will be streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ or aired nationally on ESPU and will not be included in the NJCAA Network packages.

For all tournament information, including the bracket, results, photos and more, visit https://njcaachampionship.prestosports.com/sports/sball/div1/index.