Women's Selection Sunday 2026 show time, TV channel, live stream for NCAA Tournament bracket reveal

The path to the 2026 Women’s Final Four officially begins on Selection Sunday, when the NCAA women’s tournament bracket is unveiled and the 68-team field is set.

From championship contenders to bubble teams hoping to hear their name called, Sunday’s bracket reveal will shape the road to Phoenix. Among the biggest storylines: UConn’s quest to defend its crown and put together another title run.

Powerhouse programs like UCLA, Texas, South Carolina and LSU are expected to land near the top of the bracket, while bubble teams such as Virginia, Arizona State and Nebraska will spend Selection Sunday waiting to see whether their seasons are still alive.

For some teams, it’s about seeding. For others, it’s about simply getting in.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Women’s Selection Sunday show, including the TV channel and streaming options for the bracket reveal.

When is Women's Selection Sunday 2026? Show date, time

• Date: Sunday, March 15
• Time: 8 p.m. ET

The 2026 women's NCAA Tournament bracket will be unveiled beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15.

How to watch women's Selection Sunday show 2026: TV channel, live stream

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

The Selection Sunday show for the women's NCAA Tournament will air live on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the hour-long program on the ESPN app or Fubo.

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Women's NCAA Tournament 2026 selection format

Sixty-eight teams comprise the field for the women's NCAA Tournament, which follows the same selection process as the men's tournament. In total, 31 conference champions earn automatic bids, and the selection committee awards 37 at-large bids.

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.

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.