The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 tips off Friday as the nation’s top contenders and hottest teams collide with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line.
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Mar 23, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) waits at center court for the opening tip off at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
How to Watch Women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
- Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 – Saturday, March 28, 2026
- TV Channel: ABC, ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
This round is loaded with powerhouse programs and compelling matchups, including No. 1 seeds like UConn Huskies, South Carolina Gamecocks, UCLA Bruins, and Texas Longhorns, all of whom have looked dominant through the first two rounds. At the same time, teams like Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Louisville Cardinals have built momentum with strong guard play and balanced scoring, setting up high-level battles between elite offenses and disciplined defenses.
Live Stream Every Women’s Sweet 16 Matchup With Fubo
What makes the Sweet 16 special is the pressure, every possession tightens, stars are expected to deliver, and coaching adjustments become magnified. With marquee matchups across the slate, expect physical defense, clutch shot-making, and potential breakout performances that define March. By the end of the weekend, only the most complete teams will remain, and the path to the Final Four will become much clearer.
Schedule
Friday – March 27 (Sweet 16)
- 2:30 PM ET — Notre Dame vs Vanderbilt — ESPN
- 5:00 PM ET — North Carolina vs UConn — ESPN
- 7:30 PM ET — Minnesota vs UCLA — ESPN
- 10:00 PM ET — Duke vs LSU — ESPN
Saturday – March 28 (Sweet 16)
- 12:30 PM ET — Louisville vs Michigan — ABC
- 3:00 PM ET — Kentucky vs Texas — ABC
- 5:00 PM ET — Oklahoma vs South Carolina — ESPN
- 7:30 PM ET — Virginia vs TCU — ESPN
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