NEW HAVEN, Conn. (August 5, 2025) – Georgian Court University has been chosen to host the 2026 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Softball Championship tournament. The four-team, double-elimination final round of the event will be held from May 7-9 at SEI Investments Field on the Georgian Court campus in Lakewood, N.J.

The tournament will begin with eight teams, as determined by the regular-season standings. The CACC Championship gets underway with four best-of-three series on May 2-3 (dates subject to change), each hosted by the higher seeds. The winners of those four series will advance to GCU for the remainder of the tournament. The Lions will be hosting the CACC Championship for the first time since 2023.

“Georgian Court University is proud to host the CACC Softball Championship once again in 2026,” said GCU Director of Athletics Dan Sempkowski. “Hosting this event was a constant here for a long time, going back to when both of our fields were required for the eight-team double-elimination. This tournament is always a great competition among NCAA East Region contenders, and we’re looking forward to it.”

Wilmington University is the event’s three-time defending champion. The winner of the 2026 tournament once again automatically qualifies for the NCAA Division II East Regional Championship. Wilmington was the East Region champion in 2023 and 2024 and has reached the super-regional championship series in each of the last four years.

Admission for all days, including first-round play, of the championship is $10 for adults and $5 for children, students, and senior citizens. The CACC Network will also provide live coverage of all games.

2026 CACC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FAST FACTS
Dates: May 2-3, 7-9
Host: Georgian Court University
Site: SEI Investments Field, Lakewood, N.J.
Format: Eight-team tournament. Top eight teams in regular-season standings qualify.
First Round (at sites of higher seeds): Best-of three series. Two games Saturday; deciding game if necessary Sunday. No. 8 seed at No. 1 seed; No. 7 at No. 2; No. 6 at No. 3; No. 5 at No. 4.
Final: Four-team, three-day double-elimination tournament at Georgian Court.
Admission: For each day - $10 for adults | $5 for children/students/senior citizens
Defending Champion: Wilmington University
Live Coverage: caccnetwork.com

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.