When is the Women’s Final Four 2026? Full schedule, tip-off times, and how to watch

The biggest weekend in women’s college basketball has arrived. The 2026 NCAA Tournament is down to its final four teams, and fans are gearing up for two blockbuster semifinal matchups before Sunday’s national championship game.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Women’s Final Four, including the full schedule, tip-off times, and how to watch.

Women’s Final Four schedule (2026)

This year’s Final Four takes place on Friday, April 3, with the national championship set for Sunday, April 5. All three games will be played at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Final Four - Friday, April 3

*All times listed in Eastern Time

• 7:00 p.m. - UConn Huskies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
• 9:30 p.m. - Texas Longhorns vs. UCLA Bruins

Both games will be played back-to-back in primetime.

National Championship - Sunday, April 5

• 3:30 p.m. ET

How to watch the Women’s Final Four

• TV channels:
  • Final Four: ESPN
  • Championship: ABC
• Streaming options:
  • ESPN app
  • NCAA March Madness Live
  • Streaming services that carry ESPN/ABC (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, etc.)

What makes this year’s Final Four unique

The 2026 tournament has delivered one of the most stacked Final Fours in recent memory.

All four remaining teams - UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA —have been among the most consistent programs in the country this season and are all top seeds. The result is a rare scenario where every semifinal feels like a championship-level matchup.

UConn returns to the Final Four with their championship pedigree, with 12 national titles to their name. Meanwhile, South Carolina continues their run as a modern powerhouse, and Texas and UCLA round out a field loaded with elite talent.

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