Trending Now - NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Brackets Announced

WHO:

UConn women's basketball team, coached by Geno Auriemma

UCLA women's basketball team, coached by Cori Close

Texas women's basketball team

South Carolina women's basketball team

Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd (UConn players)

Amanda Braun (NCAA selection committee chair)

University of Tennessee women's basketball team, known as the Lady Vols

NC State women's basketball team, coached by Wes Moore

WHAT:

UConn was announced as the No. 1 overall seed in the women's NCAA Tournament on March 15th, 2026.

UConn has a record of 34-0 and is seeking its 13th national championship.

UConn will face 16th-seeded UTSA in the first round.

Tennessee received a No. 10 seed and will play No. 7 seed NC State in the first round.

Tennessee has made 44 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

The Lady Vols have an all-time NCAA tournament record of 133-35.

The NCAA Tournament features 68 teams, with the top 16 seeds hosting first- and second-round games.

The Final Four will take place in Phoenix on April 3rd, 2026.

WHERE:

UConn will play in the Fort Worth Regional.

Tennessee will play in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Final Four will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.

WHEN:

The NCAA Tournament bracket was announced on March 15th, 2026.

Tennessee's first-round game against NC State is scheduled for March 20th, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

The second round of the tournament will take place on March 22nd, 2026.

WHY:

UConn earned the No. 1 seed based on its performance throughout the season, including a 34-0 record.

Tennessee's continuous participation in the NCAA Tournament is attributed to its historical success and consistent performance.

HOW:

The NCAA selection committee evaluated team performances and records to determine seeding.

Teams will be financially compensated for each round they play in the tournament, similar to the men's field.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 13:22 UTC)

UConn has been announced as the No. 1 overall seed in the women's NCAA Tournament, boasting an impressive record of 34-0 and aiming for its 13th national championship, with their first-round matchup against 16th-seeded UTSA set for March 20. The University of Tennessee, which has made 44 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, received a No. 10 seed and will face No. 7 seed NC State in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The tournament features 68 teams, with the Final Four scheduled to take place in Phoenix on April 3.