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Two of the top programs in the nation face off with a chance to make the NCAA women's championship game, as UCLA takes on Texas in Final Four action Friday.
The teams faced off in November, with Texas winning 76-65. The Longhorns beat UCLA in 2021 to advance to the Sweet 16.
UCLA competes in its second straight Final Four, attempting to reach the national championship game for the first time. The Bruins beat Cal Baptist, Oklahoma State, Minnesota, and Duke to advance. Leading the charge is Lauren Betts.
The Longhorns took care of Missouri State, Oregon, Kentucky, and Michigan. With Madison Booker racking up points, Texas attempts to win its first national title since 1986.
The Sporting News has you covered with all things UCLA vs. Texas, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is UCLA vs. Texas on today?
The Final Four game between UCLA vs. Texas will air on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe on the call.
Fans looking to stream UCLA vs. Texas 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.
UCLA vs. Texas start time
- Date: Friday, April 3
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. CT | 6:30 p.m. PT
UCLA vs. Texas will tip off from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3.
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.
Women's Final Four schedule 2026
Final Four
Friday, April 3
| No. 1 UConn vs. No. 1 South Carolina | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 1 Texas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
National championship
Sunday, April 5
| TBD vs. TBD | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
Women's Final Four teams: NCAA tournament results, scores
No. 1 South Carolina
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First round | No. 16 Southern | W, 103-34 |
| Second Round | No. 9 USC | W, 101-61 |
| Sweet Sixteen | No. 4 Oklahoma | W, 94-68 |
| Elite Eight | No. 3 TCU | W, 78-52 |
No. 1 Texas
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First round | No. 16 Missouri State | W, 87-45 |
| Second Round | No. 8 Oregon | W, 100-58 |
| Sweet Sixteen | No. 5 Kentucky | W, 76-54 |
| Elite Eight | No. 2 Michigan | W, 77-41 |
No. 1 UCLA
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First round | No. 16 California Baptist | W, 96-43 |
| Second Round | No. 8 Oklahoma State | W, 87-68 |
| Sweet Sixteen | No. 4 Minnesota | W, 80-56 |
| Elite Eight | No. 3 Duke | W, 70-58 |
No. 2 UConn
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First round | No. 16 UTSA | W, 90-52 |
| Second Round | No. 9 Syracuse | W, 98-45 |
| Sweet Sixteen | No. 4 North Carolina | W, 63-42 |
| Elite Eight | No. 6 Notre Dame | W, 70-52 |
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