Florida State wins 2026 ACC softball conference tournament

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.

GARNET AND GOLD REIGNS SUPREME🍢🍢🍢🍢

— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball)

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. 

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.