There’s nothing like a crosstown rivalry, and USC-UCLA is one of the best in college sports. The two will meet in a women’s basketball showdown Sunday to close the regular season.
In the wake of losing star guard JuJu Watkins last March, USC has struggled to find its footing. The Trojans are currently 17-11 on the season and are barely scraping by with a winning record in conference play, 9-8. While a home-court advantage might help, USC will definitely have trouble slowing down this red-hot Bruins squad.
Meanwhile, national No. 2 UCLA (27-1, 17-0) is on the fast track to a deep postseason run. Lauren Betts & Co. will be looking to avenge last year’s Final Four loss this March, but they could see many familiar faces alongside them — UConn, South Carolina and Texas are all in prime position as well.
Who will claim dominance in Los Angeles this weekend?
Here’s everything you need to know about USC vs. UCLA women’s basketball, including TV channel and streaming options for the rivalry matchup.
What channel is USC vs. UCLA women’s basketball on today?
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: DIRECTV
USC vs. UCLA women’s basketball will be on broadcast on FS1. Cord-cutters can also live stream the game on DIRECTV.
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USC vs. UCLA women’s basketball start time
- Date: Sunday, March 1
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
USC hosts UCLA women’s basketball on Sunday, March 1. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. ET from the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
When is the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament?
- Dates: March 4-8
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
The 2026 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament begins Wednesday, March 4 and will play out across five days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Fever and Pacers.
The Bruins won the tournament championship last year, taking down the top-seeded Trojans in the title game.
Women’s college basketball AP Top 25 rankings
Rankings as of Feb. 23
- UConn
- UCLA
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Vanderbilt
- LSU
- Oklahoma
- Michigan
- Iowa
- Louisville
- TCU
- Duke
- Ohio State
- Maryland
- Michigan State
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Baylor
- Ole Miss
- Texas Tech
- North Carolina
- Minnesota
- Georgia
- Alabama
- Princeton
