Women's NCAA Tournament
Bracket 2026
Full 68-team bracket · Selection Monday March 16 · Final Four April 3–6 in Phoenix
The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament (March Madness) features 68 teams in a single-elimination bracket organized into 4 regions. Seeds 1–16 per region. Selection Monday is March 16, 2026 on ESPN — the full bracket is revealed then. The First Four play-in games are March 18–19. The Round of 64 begins March 20. The Final Four is April 3–4 at State Farm Stadium, Glendale (Phoenix). The National Championship is April 6, 2026. Full schedule & venues →
2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket — Women's
Live bracket with every region, round, matchup, and result. Select a region tab to view the bracket tree. Winners shown in green.
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2026 Women's Tournament Bracket Rounds
| Round | Dates | Teams | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Four | March 18–19 | 68 | 4 |
| Round of 64 | March 20–21 | 64 | 32 |
| Round of 32 | March 22–23 | 32 | 16 |
| Sweet 16 | March 27–28 | 16 | 8 |
| Elite Eight | March 29–30 | 8 | 4 |
| Final Four | April 3–4 | 4 | 2 |
| Championship | April 6 | 2 | 1 |