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All the anticipation is finally over — the 2026 Women's March Madness bracket has been revealed, and it's a doozy.
To no surprise, the defending champions UConn snagged the overall No. 1 seed in the tournament, meaning the Huskies will have a target on their back as they look to pull off back-to-back titles campaigns. UCLA, Texas and South Carolina round out the remainder of the regional top seeds.
But of course, upsets are the hallmark of March Madness. Fans should also be on the lookout for programs like LSU, Vanderbilt, Michigan, Ohio State, Duke, Iowa and more to make convincing campaigns throughout the coming weeks.
Who will defy the odds and become 2026 champions?
Here's everything you need to know about Women's March Madness, including TV channel, streaming options and score for each game of the 2026 NCAA tournament.
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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NCAA women's tournament schedule, scores 2026
First Four
Wednesday, March 18
| No. 11 Nebraska vs. No. 11 Richmond | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 16 Missouri State vs. No. 16 Stephen F. Austin | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, March 19
| No. 16 Southern vs. No. 16 Samford | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 11 Virginia vs. No. 11 Arizona State | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
Round 1
Friday, March 20
| No. 3 Duke vs. No. 14 Charleston | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 3 TCU vs. No. 14 UC San Diego | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 9 Virginia Tech | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 11 Nebraska/Richmond | 2 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 6 Washington vs. No. 11 South Dakota State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNews, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 5 Maryland vs. No. 12 Murray State | 3 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 5 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Gonzaga | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 Missouri State/SF Austin | 4 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 15 Holy Cross | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 4 UNC vs. No. 13 Western Illinois | 5:30 p.m. | ESPNews, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 2 LSU vs. No. 15 Jacksonville | 6 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 4 Minnesota vs. No. 13 Green Bay | 6 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app, Fubo |
| 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/Samford | 1 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 7 Georgia vs. No. 10 Virginia/Arizona State | 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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Monday, March 23
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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 |
Women's March Madness bracket 2026
Download Sporting News' printable women's NCAA Tournament bracket (PDF) by clicking here.
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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Women's NCAA Tournament schedule 2026
The 2026 women's NCAA Tournament will begin with the First Four on March 19 and March 20. It will end with the championship game on Sunday, April 5.
| First Four | March 18-19 |
| First Round | March 20-21 |
| Second Round | March 22-23 |
| Sweet 16 | March 27-28 |
| Elite Eight | March 29-30 |
| Final Four | April 3 |
| Championship | April 5 |
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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