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Here is the official, printable bracket for the 2026 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament.
Selections were announced on Sunday, March 15. Games start with the First Four beginning Wednesday, March 18 and continue through the Final Four on April 3 and 5.
2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket
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2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament schedule
2026 NCAA women’s tournament schedule, scores, highlights
All times ET
Friday, March 20 (First Round/Round of 64)
Saturday, March 21 (First Round/Round of 64)
Wednesday, March 18 (First Four)
Thursday, March 19 (First Four)
This is the schedule for the tournament:
Selection Sunday: 8 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on ESPN
First Four: March 18-19
First round: March 20-21
Second round: March 22-23
Sweet 16: March 27-28 in Fort Worth, Texas and Sacramento, Calif.
Elite Eight: March 29-30 in Fort Worth, Texas and Sacramento, Calif.
Final Four: Friday, April 3 in Phoenix, Ariz.
NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 5 in Phoenix, Ariz.
WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR FUTURE DATES AND SITES
Year
City
Venue
Dates
Host
2026
Phoenix, Ariz.
Mortgage Matchup Center
April 3 & 5
Arizona State University
2027
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Arena
April 2 & 4
The Ohio State University, Greater Columbus sports Commission
2028
Indianapolis, Ind.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
March 31 & April 2
Horizon League, IUPUI, Indiana Sports Corp
2029
San Antonio, Texas
Alamodome
March 30 & April 1
University of Incarnate Word, UTSA, San Antonio Sports
2030
Portland, Ore.
Moda Center
April 5 & 7
University of Portland, Sport Oregon
2031
Dallas, Texas
American Airlines Center
April 4 & 6
Big 12 Conference, Dallas Sports Commission
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