Women's March Madness Elite Eight — 2026 NCAA Tournament
Women's Games
Women's bracket games will appear here once the NCAA Women's Tournament bracket is announced on Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026.
About the Women's Elite Eight
The Women's Elite Eight is the regional championship round — four games that determine which four programs advance to the Women's Final Four in Columbus, Ohio. Each regional site crowns one champion. These four teams then travel to Nationwide Arena in Columbus for the Final Four on April 3–4. The Women's Elite Eight produces some of the most dramatic moments in women's college basketball.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Elite Eight?
The Women's Elite Eight is March 29–30, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday). Four regional championship games are played across two days.
Where is the 2026 Women's Elite Eight played?
The Women's Elite Eight uses the same four regional sites as the Sweet 16. Regional champions advance to the Final Four in Columbus, Ohio.
What channel is the Women's Elite Eight on?
Women's Elite Eight games air on ESPN and ABC. All games stream on the ESPN app.
What do Women's Elite Eight winners win?
Elite Eight winners are crowned regional champions and advance to the Women's Final Four at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on April 3–4, 2026.