2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Schedule, and Scores Unveiled
The 2026 NCAA women’s tournament moves into the Elite Eight on Monday, March 30. Fans will decide which teams reach the Final Four in Phoenix.
Where the tournament stands
Selection Sunday aired at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15 on ESPN. The bracket opened with the First Four on March 18-19.
The First Round followed on March 20-21. The Second Round took place March 22-23. Sweet 16 games were held March 27-28.
Notable first-round results
Several high-scoring victories stood out in the Round of 64. LSU posted a 116-58 win over Jacksonville.
South Carolina routed Southern University 103-34. Vanderbilt beat High Point 102-61. Maryland scored 99 points against Murray State.
Other advancing teams and margins
- UConn defeated UTSA 90-52 and advanced.
- Texas beat Missouri State 87-45 to move on.
- UCLA rolled past California Baptist 96-43.
- Duke, TCU, Oregon, Baylor, and Michigan also won first-round games.
- Notre Dame, Ohio State, Louisville, and USC claimed second-round berths.
Sweet 16 and Elite Eight logistics
The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight were split between Fort Worth, Texas and Sacramento, California. Sweet 16 dates were March 27-28.
Elite Eight matchups ran March 29-30 in those same cities. The Final Four will be in Phoenix on April 3.
Championship weekend and future hosts
The national title game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, in Phoenix. Arizona State University hosts the 2026 Final Four at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
| 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 the 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 |
How to follow the bracket and scores
Filmogaz.com is tracking every game. Readers can access printable and interactive brackets online.
The site also publishes updated schedules and game results. For a full rundown, see Filmogaz.com coverage of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Schedule, and Scores Unveiled.
