The 1983 NCAA Division I softball tournament were held in May at the end of the 1983 NCAA Division I softball season.
Sixteen Division I college softball teams competed in the NCAA tournament's first round, which consisted of eight regionals with two teams each.
The winner of each region, a total of eight teams, advanced to the 1983 Women's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
The event was held in Omaha, Nebraska from May 25 through May 29 and marked the conclusion of the 1983 NCAA Division I softball season.
Texas A&M, following up its 1982 AIAW WCWS title, won the championship by defeating Cal State Fullerton 2–1 in the final game.