2026 Women’s March Madness TV Schedule: Channels, Dates, and Times

The women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament shattered TV viewership records in 2024, and its robust viewership continued in 2025—even without Caitlin Clark. The 2026 tournament could be just as exciting to watch.

ABC and ESPN platforms will cover the entire 2026 tournament. That means you’ll have easy access to watch women’s college basketball’s powerhouse teams.

Of course, following a 67-game tournament on TV takes work. So, keep scrolling to explore the complete 2026 Women’s March Madness TV schedule.

2026 Women’s March Madness schedule

The women’s March Madness festivities ignite with Selection Sunday on March 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. From there, teams set off on an unpredictable journey, culminating with the 2026 National Championship Game on Sunday, April 5.

Ready to track every twist and turn of March Madness? Click the links below for a round-by-round look at the broadcast schedule, which we’ll keep updated as the tournament progresses.

First Four

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First Round (Round of 64)

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Second Round (Round of 32)

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Sweet 16 (Regional semifinals)

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Elite Eight (Regional finals)

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Final Four

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National Championship

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