NCAA Women's Tournament
Women's March Madness Round of 32 — 2026 NCAA Tournament
📅 March 22–23, 2026🏟 8 Host Sites Nationwide🏀 16 games
Also see the men's version of this roundMen's Round of 32 →
Women's Games
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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 Round of 32
The Women's Round of 32 narrows the field from 64 to 32 teams. Sixteen games are played at the same host sites from the Round of 64. This is when the potential Cinderella stories emerge — lower seeds who survived tight first-round games take on higher-seeded opponents looking to extend their runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Round of 32?
The Women's Round of 32 is March 22–23, 2026 (Sunday and Monday), at the same 8 sites used for the Round of 64.
What channel is the Women's Round of 32 on?
Women's Round of 32 games air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ABC with streaming on the ESPN app.
How many teams advance past the Women's Round of 32?
16 teams advance to the Sweet 16. The field is cut in half from 32 to 16 winners over the two-day weekend.