The journey begins now. No. 2 Iowa hosts No. 15 Farleigh Dickinson in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
Two years after their last national championship appearance, the Hawkeyes have reloaded. The trio of Ava Heiden, Hannah Stuelke and Chazadi Wright already creates a solid front throughout the entire court, but the depth is there when needed.Despite losing its final game of the regular season in the Big Ten championship, Iowa is ready to run.
The Knights are no easy opponent, though. Three players average double-digits points and three average more than 5.0 rebounds per game. They won the NEC Tournament for a reason, and despite early-season losses to power schools Purdue, Notre Dame and Rutgers, this first round game could be a bracket-buster.
Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between Iowa and FDU, including broadcast information and start time.
Iowa vs. FDU will be broadcast on ESPN with Matt Schumacker and Ros Gold-Onwude on the call.
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Iowa vs. FDU start time
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 4 p.m. ET
The NCAA women’s tournament game between Iowa and FDU is set to tip off at 4 p.m. ET from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
These squads faced off just once previously when the Hawkeyes earned a massive 102-46 win over the Knights in 2023.
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The 2025 Women's Final Four is set for April 3 and 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The semifinals will be played Friday night and the national championship game is set for Sunday afternoon.
Women’s March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament:
USC and Clemson will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with Clemson holding home-court advantage for the matchup in South Carolina.
It will mark the first meeting in program history between the Trojans and Tigers. The winner will advance to face either South Carolina or the winner of Samford vs. Southern.
USC did not win a conference title this season, but the Trojans still earned an NCAA Tournament berth despite losing JuJu Watkins to injury. Much of that success has been driven by standout guard Jazzy Davidson.
Clemson is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2018-19 season. The Tigers, who finished eighth in the ACC, will lean on leading scorer Mia Moore.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s matchup between Clemson and USC, including start time and broadcast information.
Clemson vs. USC will be available on ESPN2. Courtney Lyle and Stephanie White will call the action. Acting as sideline reporter will be Molly McGrath.
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Clemson vs. USC start time
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The NCAA women’s tournament game between Clemson and USC is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
USC won the NCAA Tournament in 1983 and 1984. The Trojans made it to the Elite Eight the last two years.
Clemson may have last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2019, but the Tigers last made it to the Elite Eight in 1991.
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The 2025 Women's Final Four is set for April 3 and 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The semifinals will be played Friday night and the national championship game is set for Sunday afternoon.
Women’s March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament:
Iowa isn't going anywhere. The Hawkeyes enter March Madness as a No. 2 seed, ready to return to the national championship two years later.
While they were dominated in the Big Ten Championship, that type of defeat is exactly what fuels the Hawkeyes. And so does proving their worth.
Led by Ava Heiden, Hannah Stuelke and Chazadi Wright, who all average double-digits, Iowa has the pieces it needs to succeed. And if it can play the right moves at the right time, this squad is dangerous.
Here's how to watch Iowa throughout the NCAA women's tournament with a look at its next game.
When is Iowa's next game?
Matchup: vs. No. 15 Farleigh Dickinson
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Iowa will face Farleigh Dickinson in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Tipoff is set for Saturday, March 21 at 4 p.m. ET from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
How to watch Iowa women's March Madness game: TV channel, live stream
Iowa vs. Farleigh Dickinson will be broadcast on ESPN. Cord-cutters can live stream the game on the ESPN app or Fubo.
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Ready, set, go. The first round of the women's NCAA basketball tournament is here. It's time for a weekend of basketball, kicking off Friday.
For 10 hours, 16 games will tip off throughout the country. That includes top squads like Texas, Duke, LSU, Michigan and more. Only time will tell whose season is done or whose dreams will continue.
Are you ready for some Madness? Here's how to watch today's women's March Madness games with a schedule and TV channels.
Women's March Madness games will be broadcast across the ESPN family networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNews. Viewers can also stream every tournament game on the ESPN App and Fubo.
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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
Game
Time (ET)
TV/Live stream
No. 11 Nebraska 75, No. 11 Richmond 56
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No. 16 Missouri State 85, No. 16 Stephen F. Austin 75
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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.
Round
Dates
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.
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.
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
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.
The third edition of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament is here, with the top women's teams that don't make the NCAA field shooting to end their season with a trophy.
Thirty-two teams begin the journey to the semifinals and final, which will be played at Wichita State University this year for the first time.
Though the tournament's history is brief, the Big Ten is 2 for 2 in producing WBIT champions. Illinois won the inaugural event in 2024 and Minnesota took home the title last year.
Coaches hope a successful WBIT showing can be a springboard for the following season, and that has been the case for the Illini and Gophers, who each achieved better records and an NCAA bid the season after taking the WBIT title.
Who will be next to lift the trophy? Here's everything you need to know to follow this year's WBIT.
WBIT bracket 2026
The bracket for this year's WBIT has been revealed. See the full first-round game schedule below.
Where to watch WBIT 2026: TV channels, live streams
TV channels: ESPNU (semifinals), ESPN2 (championship)
Every game of the 2026 WBIT can be streamed live via the ESPN app, with the first three rounds set to be broadcast by ESPN+, the semifinals on ESPNU and the championship game on ESPN2.
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