Where to watch WNIT championship: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Marshall vs. Illinois State

After several weeks of heated competition, it's officially time to crown a WNIT champion — Marshall and Illinois State will fight for a title Saturday.

The postseason WNIT tournament started in 1998 as an alternate competition from the traditional NCAA tournament. Even after nearly 30 years, this weekend's matchup will mark both Marshall and Illinois State's first program appearances in the championship game.

The Redbirds and the Thundering Herd had to prove themselves to get here. Marshall overcame Arkansas State 69-62, while Illinois State defeated South Dakota 67-60 in their respective Fab Four matchups.

Who will claim a title?

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 WNIT Championship, including TV channel and streaming options for Marshall vs. Illinois State.

Where to watch the WNIT championship: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: None
• Live stream: ESPN+

The WNIT championship game will not air on traditional television but will be streamed live on ESPN+, accessible via the ESPN app.

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What time is the WNIT championship today?

• Date: Saturday, April 4
• Time: 3 p.m. ET

The 2026 WNIT championship game will tip off from the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 4.

WNIT champions history

Here are the champions and runners-up from the last 10 WNITs. There was no tournament in 2020 due to COVID-19.