2020 NCAA Division I softball season
The 2020 NCAA Division I Softball season, play of college softball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I level, began February 6, 2020. The season ended on March 12, 2020, when the NCAA cancelled all winter championships and spring sports seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament and 2020 Women's College World Series, to be held Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, will not occur.
Coronavirus impact and cancellation
As of March 12, 2020, the NCAA cancelled both the remainder of the season and the tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic.Ballpark changes
- The 2020 season was the first for Virginia at Palmer Park, replacing The Park. The team played its first game there on March 3 against James Madison.
- The 2020 season was the first for Clemson at Clemson Softball Stadium, and its first season altogether.
Season outlook
Conference standings
- Note: Records as of cancellation of season on March 12, 2020.
Coaching changes
| Team | Former coach | Interim coach | New coach | Reason |
| California | Diane Ninemire | Tammy Lohmann | On March 4, 2020, Longtime Cal head coach Diane Ninemire steps down after 32 years due to health reasons. Associate head coach Tammy Lohmann will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. | |
| Minnesota | Jamie Trachsel | Piper Ritter | On April 23, 2020, Ole Miss hired Jamie Trachsel as their head coach. On May 3, 2020, Minnesota announced the hiring of pitching coach Piper Ritter as their new head coach. | |
| Ole Miss | Ruben Felix | Jamie Trachsel | On April 23, 2020, Ole Miss hired Minnesota head coach Jamie Trachsel as their head coach replacing interim coach Ruben Felix. |