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Women’s Basketball Tournament was unveiled on Sunday, March 16, during the highly anticipated Selection Sunday. Fans across the country tuned in to discover the matchups, seedings, and paths to the championship for their favorite teams.
Mark your calendars and get ready for the excitement as 68 teams compete for the national title. From the First Four to the Final Four, every game promises high stakes and unforgettable moments.
Stay updated with the full bracket, game schedules, and how to watch every matchup right here. Let the madness begin!
2025 NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule
Key Dates and Times
| Stage | Date | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Selection Sunday | Sunday, March 16 | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| First Four | March 19–20 | TBA | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| First Round | March 21–22 | Various | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ABC |
| Second Round | March 23–24 | TBA | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC |
| Sweet 16 | March 28–29 | Various | ESPN, ABC |
| Elite Eight | March 30–31 | Various | ESPN, ABC |
| Final Four | Friday, April 4 | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| Championship | Sunday, April 6 | 3:00 PM | ABC |
First Round Matchups (March 21–22)
Friday, March 21
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| (6) Michigan vs. (11) Iowa State | 11:30 AM | ESPN2 |
| (4) Kentucky vs. (13) Liberty | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| (8) Utah vs. (9) Indiana | 1:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| (3) Notre Dame vs. (14) Stephen F. Austin | 2:00 PM | ESPN |
| (5) Kansas State vs. (12) Fairfield | 2:30 PM | ESPNews |
| (4) Baylor vs. (13) Grand Canyon | 3:30 PM | ESPNU |
| (2) TCU vs. (15) FDU | 3:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| (1) South Carolina vs. (16) Tennessee Tech | 4:00 PM | ESPN |
| (7) Vanderbilt vs. (10) Oregon | 5:30 PM | ESPNews |
| (4) Ohio State vs. (13) Montana State | 5:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| (5) Ole Miss vs. (12) Ball State | 6:00 PM | ESPNU |
| (7) Louisville vs. (10) Nebraska | 6:00 PM | ESPN |
| (8) Richmond vs. (9) Georgia Tech | 7:30 PM | ESPNews |
| (2) Duke vs. (15) Lehigh | 8:00 PM | ESPNU |
| (5) Tennessee vs. (12) South Florida | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| (1) UCLA vs. (16) Southern U. | 10:00 PM | ESPN |
Saturday, March 22
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| (6) Iowa vs. (11) Murray State | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| (2) UConn vs. (15) Arkansas State | 1:00 PM | ABC |
| (5) Alabama vs. (12) Green Bay | 1:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| (2) NC State vs. (15) Vermont | 2:00 PM | ESPN |
| (6) West Virginia vs. (11) Columbia/Washington | 2:00 PM | ESPNews |
| (3) Oklahoma vs. (14) FGCU | 2:30 PM | ESPNU |
| (1) Southern California vs. (16) UNC Greensboro | 3:00 PM | ABC |
| (7) Oklahoma State vs. (10) South Dakota State | 3:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| (4) Maryland vs. (13) Norfolk State | 4:00 PM | ESPN |
| (3) North Carolina vs. (14) Oregon State | 4:30 PM | ESPNU |
| (7) Michigan State vs. (10) Harvard | 4:30 PM | ESPNews |
| (8) California vs. (9) Mississippi State | 5:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| (8) Illinois vs. (9) Creighton | 7:15 PM | ESPNews |
| (6) Florida State vs. (11) George Mason | 7:45 PM | ESPN2 |
| (1) Texas vs. (16) High Point/William & Mary | 9:45 PM | ESPN2 |
| (3) LSU vs. (14) San Diego State | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
Sweet 16 (March 28–29)
| Date | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Friday, March 28 | 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 10:00 PM | ESPN |
| Saturday, March 29 | 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM | ABC, ESPN |
Elite Eight (March 30–31)
| Date | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Sunday, March 30 | 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM | ABC |
| Monday, March 31 | 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM | ESPN |
Final Four (April 4)
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Semifinal Game 1 | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Semifinal Game 2 | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
National Championship (April 6)
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| National Championship Game | 3:00 PM | ABC |
First Four Results (March 19–20)
| Matchup | Score |
| (11) Iowa State vs. (11) Princeton | 68–63 |
| (16) Southern U. vs. (16) UC San Diego | 68–56 |
| (11) Columbia vs. (11) Washington | 63–60 |
| (16) High Point vs. (16) William & Mary | 69–63 |
