Women's March Madness First Four 2026
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 First Four
The First Four is the opening round of the NCAA Women's Tournament, featuring four play-in games. Two matchups involve the lowest-seeded automatic bid teams, and two feature the last at-large teams selected. Winners advance to the Round of 64. Selection Sunday for the women's bracket is March 15, 2026 on ESPN at 8 PM ET.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the NCAA Women's Tournament First Four 2026?
The Women's First Four is March 18–19, 2026, with two games each night before the Round of 64 begins.
Who plays in the Women's First Four?
The Women's First Four features four play-in games: two between the lowest-seeded automatic bid teams and two between the last at-large teams selected. Winners advance to the Round of 64.
How do you watch the NCAA Women's First Four?
Women's First Four games air on ESPN and stream on the ESPN app. All games are broadcast nationally.
When is Women's Selection Sunday 2026?
Women's Selection Sunday is March 15, 2026 on ESPN at 8 PM ET, when the full 68-team women's bracket is announced.