What time does the Women's NCAA championship start? TV schedule, channel for 2026 college basketball title game

With just two women's teams left standing in this year's NCAA Tournament, it's time to crown a champion. 

UConn, which entered March undefeated, won't be part of it. The Huskies were held to just 48 points by South Carolina in Friday's semifinal game, which ended with a dispute between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley. Staley is now looking to put the focus back on basketball as she pursues another national championship.

South Carolina will meet UCLA, which silenced Texas for much of Friday's contest before holding off a late Longhorns run. The Bruins are looking for their first national title since 1978 and first since the NCAA Tournament came into existence. 

A championship for the Gamecocks would be a return to glory for Staley, who is aiming for her fourth national championship. A South Carolina win would be the program's third in the last five seasons.

Here's everything you need to know to watch South Carolina vs. UCLA in the women's National Championship on Sunday.

What time is South Carolina vs. UCLA today?

• Date: Sunday, April 5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

The NCAA women’s National Championship game between South Carolina and UCLA will tip off on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

What channel is South Carolina vs. UCLA on?

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

South Carolina vs. UCLA will air on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe on the call from Phoenix.

Fans looking to stream the game can watch live on the ESPN app, which has carried 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.

South Carolina vs. UCLA radio coverage

• Radio station: SiriusXM channel 203

Listen to South Carolina vs. UCLA in the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament live on the SiriusXM app or on channel 203 in vehicles.

Women’s March Madness bracket 2026

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

South Carolina NCAA Tournament 2026 record

UCLA NCAA Tournament 2026 record

Related links

• 2026 Women's March Madness bracket, scores
• Latest women's college basketball news