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Spring is almost here, and that means it’s time for the NCAA basketball tournament. The women’s game is filled with parity, and this year’s tournament has the potential to be the best yet.
UConn is eyeing a second straight championship, South Carolina wants back on top and UCLA is going for its first ever title. Who will come out on top?
BUY NOW: Get tickets to the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament on StubHub
The winner will be crowned on April 5 in Phoenix, but until then, 68 teams will compete throughout the big dance. History will be made, rivalries will be renewed and careers will end. There’s nothing like March Madness.
Here’s how you can see all the action live with tickets, prices and more to the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
Women’s March Madness 2026 tickets: How to buy
It’s not too early to get a seat at this year’s Women’s March Madness games. While fans of participating programs can get tickets for their team after the selection show, you can also get passes in advance now on StubHub!
Tickets are available in single-session passes or all-sessions for each round of the tournament.
Parking passes are also available by clicking the “parking” tab at the top of the page.
How much are NCAA women’s basketball tournament tickets?
Prices for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament vary based on round and matchup.
On StubHub, an all-sessions pass for the Sweet 16/Elite Eight costs $185 for Fort Worth or $275 for Sacramento. The national semifinals sessions costs $360 while a ticket to the national championship is priced at $330.
Click below for the latest availability and pricing.
Women’s March Madness 2026 schedule
The NCAA women’s basketball tournament kicks off on March 18 with the First Four and concludes on April 5 with the national championship.
First Four, first round and second round sites will be determined based on seeding on Selection Sunday.
Below is a look at the March Madness schedule. For more ticketing information for each game, click here.
| Round | Date | City | Venue |
| First Four | March 18-19 | TBD | – |
| First/Second round | March 20-21 / 22-23 | TBD | – |
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | March 27-28 / 29-30 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
| Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center | ||
| Final Four/Championship | April 3 & 5 | Phoenix, AZ | Mortgage Matchup Center |
Women’s March Madness 2026 bracket
The 2026 Women’s March Madness bracket will be revealed during Selection Sunday on March 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
When is the 2026 women’s Final Four?
- Date: Friday, April 3 | Sunday, April 5
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 3:30 p.m. ET
- Site: Mortgage Matchup Center | Phoenix, AZ
The 2026 women’s Final Four will be held Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5. Tipoff for the semifinals will be at 7 p.m. ET while the championship will start at 3:30 p.m. ET, all from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mortgage Matchup Center seating chart
Mortgage Matchup Center, previously known as the Footprint Center and PHX Arena, will play host the Women’s Final Four. Below is a seating chart of the venue.
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NCAA women’s basketball championship history
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
| 2025 | UConn | South Carolina | 82-59 |
| 2024 | South Carolina | Iowa | 87-75 |
| 2023 | LSU | Iowa | 102-85 |
| 2022 | South Carolina | UConn | 64-49 |
| 2021 | Stanford | Arizona | 54-53 |
| 2020 | Canceled | – | – |
| 2019 | Baylor | Notre Dame | 82-81 |
| 2018 | Notre Dame | Mississippi State | 61-58 |
| 2017 | South Carolina | Mississippi State | 67-55 |
| 2016 | UConn | Syracuse | 82-51 |
