Women's NCAA Tournament 2026: Scores, Schedule, game times, Where to watch all women's games, TV Channels, streaming
The 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament (March Madness) is underway, running from the First Four on March 18–19 through the national championship on April 5, 2026. This 68-team single-elimination bracket features top contenders like No. 1 overall seed UConn (reigning champions led by Azzi Fudd), alongside fellow No. 1 seeds UCLA (No. 2 overall), Texas, and South Carolina.
The tournament culminates at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.As of March 19, 2026, the First Four games are in progress or recently completed, with the First Round (Round of 64) tipping off on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
The tournament culminates at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.As of March 19, 2026, the First Four games are in progress or recently completed, with the First Round (Round of 64) tipping off on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
2026 Women's NCAA Tournament schedule, scores, results of every game in Madness
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, March 18 (First Four)
7 p.m.: (11) Richmond vs. (11) Nebraska — ESPN2 (Fubo)
7 p.m.: (11) Richmond vs. (11) Nebraska — ESPN2 (Fubo)
9 p.m.: (16) Stephen F. Austin vs. (16) Missouri State — ESPN2 (Fubo)
Thursday, March 19 (First Four)
7 p.m.: (16) Samford vs. (16) Southern — ESPN2 (Fubo)
7 p.m.: (16) Samford vs. (16) Southern — ESPN2 (Fubo)
9 p.m.: (10) Arizona State vs. (10) Virginia — ESPN2 (Fubo)
2026 Women's NCAA Tournament: First Round Schedule, Scores, game times, tv channels
Friday, March 20, 2026 – First Round
(8) Oregon 70, (9) Virginia Tech 60
(6) Baylor 67, (11) Nebraska 62
(6) Washington 72, (11) South Dakota State 54
(5) Maryland 99, (12) Murray State 67
(5) Ole Miss 81, (12) Gonzaga 66
(1) Texas 87, (16) Missouri State 45
(2) Michigan 83, (15) Holy Cross 48
(4) North Carolina 82, (13) Western Illinois 51
(5) Michigan State 65, (12) Colorado State 62
(7) NC State 76, (10) Tennessee 61
(7) Texas Tech 57, (10) Villanova 52
(4) Oklahoma 89, (13) Idaho 59
(3) Duke 81, (14) Col. Charleston 64
(3) TCU 86, (14) UC San Diego 40
(8) Oregon 70, (9) Virginia Tech 60
(6) Baylor 67, (11) Nebraska 62
(6) Washington 72, (11) South Dakota State 54
(5) Maryland 99, (12) Murray State 67
(5) Ole Miss 81, (12) Gonzaga 66
(1) Texas 87, (16) Missouri State 45
(2) Michigan 83, (15) Holy Cross 48
(4) North Carolina 82, (13) Western Illinois 51
(2) LSU 116, (15) Jacksonville 58
(4) Minnesota 75, (13) Green Bay 58
(5) Michigan State 65, (12) Colorado State 62
(7) NC State 76, (10) Tennessee 61
(7) Texas Tech 57, (10) Villanova 52
(4) Oklahoma 89, (13) Idaho 59
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – First Round
(3) Ohio State 84, (14) Howard 52
(3) Louisville 77, (14) Vermont 51
(1) South Carolina 103, (16) Southern U 34
(10) Virginia 82, (7) Georgia 73 (OT) — Major Upset
(6) Notre Dame 88, (11) Fairfield 65
(5) Kentucky 74, (12) James Madison 60
(6) Alabama 69, (11) Rhode Island 58
(1) UConn 90, (16) UTSA 52
(9) USC 71, (8) Clemson 67 (OT)
(2) Iowa 92, (15) FDU 55
(4) West Virginia 86, (13) Miami (OH) 62
(8) Iowa State 75, (9) Syracuse 70
(2) Vanderbilt 102, (15) High Point 61
(9) Princeton 68, (8) Oklahoma State 64
(7) Illinois 79, (10) Colorado 71
(1) UCLA 96, (16) Cal Baptist 43
Women's NCAA Tournament 2026: Second Round Schedule, Scores, game times, tv channels
Sunday, March 22 (Second Round/Round of 32)
Fort Worth 1 Region
No. 4 North Carolina 74, No. 5 Maryland 66
Sacramento 2 Region
No. 4 Minnesota 65, No. 5 Ole Miss 63
No. 2 LSU 101, No. 7 Texas Tech 47
No. 3 Duke 69, No. 6 Baylor 46
Fort Worth 3 Region
No. 1 Texas 100, No. 8 Oregon 58
No. 2 Michigan 92, No. 7 NC State 63
Sacramento 4 Region
No. 4 Oklahoma 77, No. 5 Michigan State 71
No. 3 TCU 62, No. 6 Washington 59
Monday, March 23 (Second Round/Round of 32)
Fort Worth 1 Region
No. 1 UConn 98, No. 9 Syracuse 45
No. 2 Vanderbilt 75, No. 7 Illinois 57
No. 6 Notre Dame 83, No. 3 Ohio State 73
Sacramento 4 Region
No. 1 South Carolina 101, No. 9 USC 59
No. 10 Virginia 83, No. 2 Iowa 75 (2OT)
Sacramento 2 Region
No. 1 UCLA 87, No. 8 Oklahoma State 68
Fort Worth 3 Region
No. 5 Kentucky 74, No. 4 West Virginia 73
No. 3 Louisville 69, No. 6 Alabama 68
Women's NCAA Tournament 2026: Sweet 16 Schedule, Scores, game times, tv channels
Friday, March 27 (Sweet 16)
No. 2 Vanderbilt 64, No. 6 Notre Dame 67,
No. 1 UConn 63, No. 4 North Carolina 42,
No. 1 UCLA 80, No.4 Minnesota 56,
No. 2 LSU 85, No. 3 Duke 87,
Saturday, March 28 (Sweet 16)
No.2 Michigan 71, No. 3 Louisville 52,
No. 1 Texas 76, No. 5 Kentucky 54,
No. 1 South Carolina 94, No. 4 Oklahoma 68,
No. 3 TCU 79, No. 10 Virginia 69
2026 Women's NCAA Tournament: Elite Eight Schedule, Scores, game times, tv channels
Sunday, March 29 (Elite Eight)
No. 1 UConn vs. No. 6 Notre Dame 1 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, Fubo
No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 3 Duke 3 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, Fubo
Monday, March 30 (Elite Eight)
No. 1 Texas vs. No. 2 Michigan 7 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 3 TCU 9 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
NCAA Tournament 2026: Women's Final Four Schedule, Scores, game times, tv channels
Friday, April 3
At Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix
When is the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament Championship Game?
Sunday, April 5 At Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix
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