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Sofie Davis | krikyu.com | May 9, 2026

Florida State wins 2026 ACC softball conference tournament

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Florida State was crowned 2026 ACC softball conference tournament champion on Saturday, May 9, downing Virginia Tech 2-1, thanks to a two-run second inning. It marks the program's 20th conference tournament title.

Virginia hosted the 12-team single-elimination tournament at Palmer Park that started on Wednesday, May 6. 

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Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 ACC softball tournament, including the Seminoles' journey back to the top for the first time since 2023. 

2026 ACC softball bracket

Here is a look at the ACC softball bracket. 

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2026 ACC softball tournament results

All times listed in ET. Times are subject to change. 

  • First round: Wednesday, May 6
    • No. 9 Georgia Tech 13, No. 8 Notre Dame 3 
    • No. 5 Louisville 6, No. 12 NC State 5 
    • No. 10 North Carolina 4, No. 7 Clemson 2 
    • No. 6 Virginia 2, No. 11 Pitt 1
  • Quarterfinals: Thursday, May 7
    • No. 1 Florida State 2, No. 9 Georgia Tech 1
    • No. 4 Stanford 6, No. 5 Louisville 5
    • No. 2 Duke 16, No. 10 North Carolina 8
    • No. 3  Virginia Tech 3, No. 6 Virginia 1
  • Semifinals: Friday, May 8
    • No. 1 Florida State 9, No. 4 Stanford 0
    • No. 3 Virginia Tech 5, No. 2 Duke 0
  • Championship: Saturday, May 9
    • No. 1 Florida State 2, No. 3 Virginia Tech 1

ACC softball tournament championship history

Florida State holds the most tournament titles with 20, while Clemson defeated the Seminoles in 2025 tournament to claim its first-ever championship. 

Year Champion
1992 Florida State
1993 Florida State
1994 Virginia
1995 Florida State
1996 Florida State
1997 Florida State, Maryland
1998 Florida State
1999 Florida State
2000 Florida State
2001 North Carolina
2002 Georgia Tech
2003 Florida State
2004 Florida State
2005 Georgia Tech
2006 NC State
2007 Virginia Tech
2008 Virginia Tech
2009 Georgia Tech
2010 Georgia Tech
2011 Florida State
2012 Georgia Tech
2013 NC State
2014 Florida State
2015 Florida State
2016 Florida State
2017 Florida State
2018 Florida State
2019 Florida State
2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19
2021 Duke
2022 Florida State
2023 Florida State
2024 Duke
2025 Clemson
2026 Florida State
in August 2025 as a Digital Editorial Postgrad. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Kentucky in 2024 while competing as a member of swim and dive team. Throughout her college years, Davis balanced life as a student-athlete with multiple internships in sports digital and social media. She is passionate about collegiate athletics and dedicated to telling the stories that connect athletes with their audiences.

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