What channel is LSU vs. Jacksonville on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NCAA women's game

No. 2 LSU begins its 2026 NCAA Tournament run Friday with a home matchup against No. 15 Jacksonville.

The Tigers are making their fifth straight March Madness appearance under coach Kim Mulkey, who led the program to a national championship three years ago. As a No. 2 seed, LSU is once again in position to host the first two rounds on its home court.

Despite finishing second in the conference standings during the regular season, Jacksonville rallied to win the Atlantic Sun tournament and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. With 24 victories, the Dolphins have matched the program’s winningest season, set in 2017.

Who will advance to the second round?

Here’s everything you need to know about LSU vs. Jacksonville, including TV channel and streaming options for the women’s NCAA Tournament matchup.

What channel is LSU vs. Jacksonville on today?

• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo

The first-round showdown between LSU and Jacksonville will be broadcast live on ESPN with Tiffany Greene, Carolyn Peck and Alyssa Lang on the call.

Fans looking to stream LSU vs. Jacksonville can watch live on the ESPN app, which will carry every NCAA women’s basketball tournament game in 2026.

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Fans can also stream the game via Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try before you buy. 

LSU vs. Jacksonville start time

• Date: Friday, March 20
• Time: 6 p.m. ET

The NCAA women’s tournament game between LSU and Jacksonville is set to tip off at 6 p.m. ET from the Maravich Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This year marks Jacksonville's second appearance in the NCAA tournament, and their first in ten years.

LSU vs. Jacksonville radio coverage

• Radio station: SiriusXM

Listen to LSU vs. Jacksonville in the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament live on the SiriusXM app or on channel 81 in vehicles.

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Women’s March Madness bracket 2026

Check the Sporting News women’s NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.

When is the Women's Final Four in 2026?

• Date: April 3 and 5
• Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix

The 2025 Women's Final Four is set for April 3 and 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The semifinals will be played Friday night and the national championship game is set for Sunday afternoon. 

Women’s March Madness tournament schedule 2026

Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament:

Related links

• 2025 Women's March Madness bracket, scores
• Latest women's college basketball news