NCAA Tournament Television Schedule: Your Guide to March Madness
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament featuring 68 college basketball teams competing for the national championship. This comprehensive guide provides the Ncaa Tournament Television Schedule, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the action. From the Selection Sunday reveal to the National Championship game, we’ve got you covered with dates, times, networks, and locations for each round.
Selection Sunday and Top 16 Reveal
Before the madness begins, tune in to these important broadcasts:
- Top 16 Reveal: Get an early look at the projected top 16 seeds.
- Sunday, February 16th at 12:00 PM ET on ABC
- Tuesday, February 27th at 6:30 PM ET on ESPN2
- Selection Sunday: Witness the unveiling of the complete 68-team bracket and the official seeding.
- Sunday, March 16th at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN
First Four
The First Four games tip off the tournament, with four teams battling for a spot in the main bracket. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Time (ET) | Network | Matchup | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 19 | 7:00 PM | ESPNU | (11) Iowa State vs. (11) Princeton | Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN |
| Wed, Mar 19 | 9:00 PM | ESPNU | (16) UC San Diego vs. (16) Southern (LA) | Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA |
| Thu, Mar 20 | 7:00 PM | ESPN2 | (11) Columbia vs. (11) Washington | Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill, NC |
| Thu, Mar 20 | 9:00 PM | ESPN2 | (16) High Point vs. (16) William & Mary | Moody Center, Austin, TX |
First Round
The First Round features 32 games played over two days. Check the schedule below for specific matchups and broadcast details. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Time (ET) | Network | Matchup | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 21 | 11:30 AM | ESPN2 | (6) Michigan vs. (11) Iowa State/Princeton | Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| Sat, Mar 22 | 10:15 PM | ESPN | (3) LSU vs. (14) San Diego State | Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA |
Second Round
The winning teams from the First Round advance to the Second Round, where the field narrows to 16. Stay tuned for the updated schedule after the first round concludes.
Sweet 16
The Sweet 16 features the top 16 teams remaining in the tournament. Game times and networks will be announced after the second round.
Elite 8
Only eight teams remain in the Elite 8. These crucial games determine the Final Four contenders. Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule.
Final Four
The Final Four showcases the four best teams in the nation battling for a spot in the National Championship game.
National Championship
The culmination of March Madness, the National Championship game determines the ultimate victor.
This NCAA tournament television schedule will be updated as the tournament progresses. Be sure to check back for the latest information and enjoy the excitement of March Madness!
