The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Draft Class knew that they’d have the opportunity to play professionally this summer; all 17 athletes had their Golden Ticket moment over the last two months. But they didn’t know which team they would be joining.
The college seniors gathered with their teams, friends, and families to watch the AUSL College Draft Show live on ESPN2 on Thursday evening and find out which of the six AUSL uniforms they’ll wear this summer.
Belmont comes prepared with all six team hats for Maya Johnson
Karlyn Pickens hears her name called by the Carolina Blaze
Arizona’s Sydney Stewart celebrates going to the Portland Cascade
Razorbacks and Dakota Kennedy cheer for selection by the Carolina Blaze
Kenzie Brown represents Arizona State as their star of the AUSL
Red Raiders’ NiJaree Canady isn’t going anywhere – selected by Texas Volts
Oregon Softball piles in together to cheer on Amari Harper
The 2026 draftees will finish their NCAA eligibility before choosing to sign with the AUSL team that drafted them. Tickets for the upcoming professional softball season are on sale now.
