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College basketball fans wait all year for March, and it's finally here. Women's March Madness is set to bring all the blood, sweat and tears to the court for the next several weeks.
If you weren't paying attention, you might confuse this year's top programs with last year's, as South Carolina, UCLA and Texas are still names to look out for. UConn hasn't faltered since graduating Paige Bueckers — the Huskies are the only undefeated squad heading into the big dance, with a winning streak predating their 2025 championship.
After a couple years in the shadows, programs like LSU and Iowa have also resurfaced and will surely be hungry for a title. From Sarah Strong to Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts, this bracket is overflowing with talent.
Who will hoist the trophy on April 5?
Here's everything you need to know about Women's March Madness, including TV channel and streaming options for each game of the 2026 tournament.
Women's March Madness bracket 2026
Click here to check out The Sporting News live bracket, which includes updated scores and next-round matchups.
NCAA women's tournament schedule, scores 2026
Round 1
Friday, March 20
| No. 3 Duke 81, No. 14 Charleston 64 | — | — |
| No. 3 TCU 86, No. 14 UC San Diego 40 | — | — |
| No. 8 Oregon 70, No. 9 Virginia Tech 60 | — | — |
| No. 6 Baylor 67, No. 11 Nebraska 62 | — | — |
| No. 6 Washington 72, No. 11 South Dakota State 54 | — | — |
| No. 5 Maryland 99, No. 12 Murray State 67 | — | — |
| No. 5 Ole Miss 81, No. 12 Gonzaga 66 | — | — |
| No. 1 Texas 87, No. 16 Missouri State 45 | — | — |
| No. 2 Michigan 83, No. 15 Holy Cross 48 | — | — |
| No. 4 UNC 82, No. 13 Western Illinois 51 | — | — |
| No. 2 LSU 116, No. 15 Jacksonville 58 | — | — |
| No. 4 Minnesota 75, No. 13 Green Bay 58 | — | — |
| No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Colorado State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNews, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 7 NC State vs. No. 10 Tennessee | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 7 Texas Tech vs. No. 10 Villanova | 8:30 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 13 Idaho | 10 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Saturday, March 21
| No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Howard | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 3 Louisville vs. N. 14 Vermont | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 16 Southern | 1 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 7 Georgia vs. No. 10 Virginia | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 11 Fairfield | 2 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 James Madison | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 11 Rhode Island | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNews, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 1 UConn vs. No. 16 UTSA | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 USC | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson | 4 pm. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 4 West Virginia vs. No. 14 Miami (OH) | 5 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 9 Syracuse | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 High Point | 7 p.m. | ESPNnews, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 8 Oklahoma State vs. No. 9 Princeton | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 7 Illinois vs. No. 10 Colorado | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 16 Cal Baptist | 10 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Round 2
Sunday, March 22
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Sweet 16
Friday, March 27
| TBD vs. TBD | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 5 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 10 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Saturday, March 28
| TBD vs. TBD | 12:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 5 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Elite Eight
Sunday, March 29
| TBD vs. TBD | 1 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
Monday, March 30
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Final Four
Friday, April 3
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
National championship
Sunday, April 5
| TBD vs. TBD | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
First Four
Wednesday, March 18
| No. 11 Nebraska 75, No. 11 Richmond 56 | — | — |
| No. 16 Missouri State 85, No. 16 Stephen F. Austin 75 | — | — |
Thursday, March 19
| No. 16 Southern 65, No. 16 Samford 53 | — | — |
| No. 11 Virginia 57, No. 11 Arizona State 55 | — | — |
How to watch 2026 Women's March Madness games: TV channels, live streams
NCAA women's tournament games will air on the ESPN family of networks, along with ABC for the championship game. Viewers can also stream March Madness games on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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How to listen to NCAA women's tournament games on the radio
- Radio station: SiriusXM
You can listen to many NCAA Tournament games live on SiriusXM. Channels for games are listed on the official SiriusXM website.
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NCAA women's tournament sites 2026
Here's a look at the host sites for each round of the 2026 women's tournament. The First Four, first and second round games will be played at campus sites, hosted by the top 16 seeds.
| Round | City | Venue |
| First Four | Campus sites | Campus sites |
| First Round | Campus sites | Campus sites |
| Second Round | Campus sites | Campus sites |
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | Fort Worth | Dickies Arena |
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | Sacramento | Golden 1 Center |
| Final Four | Phoenix | Mortgage Matchup Center |
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