Get ready for three amazing weeks of college basketball action, during which you will see some of the best players at the level fight for the Women's NCAA Championship trophy.
March Madness comes after the regular college basketball season finishes, with teams from across the United States competing over a three-week festival of basketball excellence nationwide. With familiar faces like UConn, Texas, South Carolina, and UCLA looking dominate just who will win this year's edition of madness.
GOAL brings you all the details on the 2026 Women's NCAA March Madness below, including the upcoming schedule and where to catch all the action this year.
2026 Women's NCAA March Madness schedule
The Women's NCAA March Madness will be taking place between March 15 and April 5. Here's a full schedule of every stage during the Women's NCAA March Madness:
| Round Tournament | Dates | Venue | Location | Host School/Conference |
| Selection Sunday | March 15 | National Broadcast | Indianapolis, IN | NCAA Selection Committee |
| First Four | March 17–18 | UD Arena | Dayton, OH | University of Dayton |
| First & Second Rounds | March 19 & 21 | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| First & Second Rounds | March 19 & 21 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Greenville, SC | Furman / Southern Conference |
| First & Second Rounds | March 19 & 21 | Paycom Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Big 12 Conference |
| First & Second Rounds | March 19 & 21 | Moda Center | Portland, OR | Oregon State University |
| First & Second Rounds | March 20 & 22 | Benchmark International Arena | Tampa, FL | University of South Florida |
| First & Second Rounds | March 20 & 22 | Xfinity Mobile Arena | Philadelphia, PA | Saint Joseph's University |
| First & Second Rounds | March 20 & 22 | Viejas Arena | San Diego, CA | San Diego State University |
| First & Second Rounds | March 20 & 22 | Enterprise Center | St. Louis, MO | Missouri Valley Conference |
How to watch the 2026 Women's NCAA March Madness
Getty Images The Women's NCAA March Madness will be available to watch on fuboTV. Check out our detailed guide on everything you need to know about the event.
FAQs
Getty Images What is NCAA March Madness?
The NCAA March Madness is the informal name given to the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division basketball tournament, which will decide the 2025-26 season champion.
The name reportedly has its roots in the Illinois high school basketball scene. Still, it has become synonymous with the bracketed competition played out by college teams as they go for the top prize at the end of the campaign.
Who are the Women's NCAA Basketball defending champions?
The UConn Huskies defeated the defending champion South Carolina Gamecocks to add yet another national title to their historic program. Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong led the way for the Huskies with 24 points each, while future WNBA no. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers contributed 17.
Where will the 2026 Women's NCAA Basketball March Madness Final Four take place?
The Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona will host the final NCAA Basketball Championship game. The arena has a capacity of 18, 422 people and is the home of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix, Mercury.