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

No. 2 Michigan and No. 15 Holy Cross will face off Friday for a chance to advance to the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Michigan enters as the higher seed, but the Wolverines will be looking to regain some momentum after a 59-42 loss to fellow No. 2 seed Iowa in the Big Ten tournament. They’ll also have the benefit of playing this matchup on their home court.

No. 15 Holy Cross punched its ticket to March Madness by beating Lehigh 77-70 to win the Patriot League tournament over the weekend. The Crusaders will enter Friday’s game as the underdog and road team, but upsets are always part of the NCAA Tournament.

Who will move on to the second round?

Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s matchup between Michigan and Holy Cross, including start time and broadcast information.

What channel is Michigan vs. Holy Cross on today?

• TV channel: ESPN2
• Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo

The first-round showdown between Michigan and Holy Cross will be broadcast live on ESPN2 with Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Debbie Antonelli (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) on the call.

Fans looking to stream Michigan vs. Holy Cross 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. 

Michigan vs. Holy Cross start time

• Date: Friday, March 20
• Time: 5:30 p.m. ET

The NCAA women’s tournament game between Michigan and Holy Cross is set to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET from Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Wolverines will be making their eighth consecutive and 14th overall appearance in the tournament this year. 

Holy Cross has consistently played in the NCAA Tournament, with 15 appearances overall. The Crusaders have never advanced past the second round.

Michigan vs. Holy Cross radio coverage

• Radio station: SiriusXM

Listen to Michigan vs. Holy Cross in the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament live on the SiriusXM app or on channel 205 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