The 2016 Division II National Championships Festival will mark the ninth occurrence of the distinctive Division II event, and will be hosted by Metro State University-Denver and the Denver Sports Commission, May 16-21, 2016. 76 qualifying teams and 20 qualifying individuals will represent their institutions by competing for national championships in men’s and women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, softball, and men’s and women’s tennis.
LIVE DII FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Tennis | Softball | Men's Golf | Women's Golf
| Schedule of Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY, MAY 16 | ||
| 6:30 p.m. | NCAA National Championships Festival Opening Ceremonies | Mile High Stadium |
| TUESDAY, MAY 17 | ||
| 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Men's Golf: First Round of competition | Green Valley Ranch |
| Noon, 2:30, 5 & 7:30 p.m. | Softball: Games 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 | ||
| 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Men's Golf: Second Round of competition | Green Valley Ranch |
| 8 & 11 a.m. | Women's Tennis: First Rounds | Regency Athletic Complex/Gates Tennis Center |
| 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women's Golf: First Round of competition | CommonGround |
| Noon, 2:30, 5 & 7:30 p.m. | Softball: Games 5, 6, 7 & 8 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 2 & 5 p.m. | Men's Tennis: First Rounds | Regency Athletic Complex/Gates Tennis Center |
| THURSDAY, MAY 19 | ||
| 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Men's Golf: Third Round of competition | Green Valley Ranch |
| 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women's Golf: Second Round of competition | CommonGround |
| 9 a.m. | Women's Tennis: Quarterfinals | Regency Athletic Complex/Gates Tennis Center |
| 11 a.m. | Women's Lacrosse: Semifinal Game 1 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| Noon, 2:30, 5 & 7:30 p.m. | Softball: Games 9, 10, 11 & 12 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 1 p.m. | Men's Tennis: Quarterfinals | Regency Athletic Complex/Gates Tennis Center |
| 3 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse: Semifinal Game 2 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| FRIDAY, MAY 20 | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | Men's Golf: Quarterfinal round of Medal/Match competition | Green Valley Ranch |
| 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women's Golf: Third Round of competition | CommonGround |
| 9 a.m. | Women's Tennis: Semifinals | Regency Athletic Complex/Gates Tennis Center |
| Noon & 2:30 | Softball: Games 13 & 14 (if necessary) | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 5 p.m. | Softball: Finals Game 1 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 1 p.m. | Men's Tennis: Semifinals | Regency Athletic Complex/Gates Tennis Center |
| 1:30 p.m. | Men's Golf: Semifinal round of Medal/Match competition | Green Valley Ranch |
| SATURDAY, MAY 21 | ||
| 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women's Golf: Final round of competition | CommonGround |
| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Men's Golf: Final round of Medal/Match competition | Green Valley Ranch |
| 9 a.m. | Women's Tennis: Finals | Regency Athletic Complex |
| Noon | Softball: Finals Game 2 | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 2:30 p.m. | Softball: Finals Game 3 (if necessary) | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 1 p.m. | Men's Tennis: Finals | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 2 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse: Championship Game | Regency Athletic Complex |
| 7 p.m. | NCAA National Championships Festival Closing Ceremonies | |
