With just one more weekend until we officially head to the college softball postseason, it is once again time to try and figure out why programs from all over the country first go to a 64-team tournament in various parks, then go to super regionals (should they be lucky enough to get there) at various parks all over the country and then, when they get to the final eight teams, suddenly always go to the same place every year.
At least every year since 1990, outside of one year where the Women’s College World Series was held at the Olympic park.
Why is the WCWS in Oklahoma City?
The question as to why is the WCWS in Oklahoma City, is a relatively easy answer. The NCAA loves to have this particular event in the same place as often as possible.
Thanks to a nice park in Oklahoma City, the bidding to host the event has been relatively nonexistent, as the usual home of the Oklahoma State softball team becomes the place where college softball crowns its champion.
Similar to college baseball hosting its World Series every season in Omaha, Nebraska, college softball has followed suit by giving teams a consistent final destination in seeking a national championship.
Granted, the College Softball World Series doesn’t have anywhere near the history as the College World Series has been staged in Omaha since 1950.
However, there’s plenty of chance for the women’s college world series to build up that kind of history as it’s already sitting at 35 years. It’s one of those events that doesn’t get the respect it deserves for putting down roots and allowing fans to know where they’re heading if they want to check out the national championship tournament every year.