INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The NCAA announced the field Monday for the 2026 Division III Softball Championship and Bethany (32-9) was selected to play Calvin (30-13) for its opening round matchup at the Saint Mary's (Winona) regional.

The Vikings, ranked 36th in the NPI, and Knights, ranked 33rd, will play at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The other game in the regional features host Saint Mary's (36-6), ranked 11th, and UW-Stevens Point (30-13), ranked 50th. 

The double elimination bracket will continue Friday and Saturday with the regional winner advancing to the Super Regional May 21-23.