Complete Schedule and Teams for 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

As the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college women’s basketball tournament kicks off, fans across the nation are gearing up for an exhilarating season of high-stakes competition.

This year marks the 43rd edition of the tournament, which began on March 19 and features 68 teams vying for the national championship of the 2024–25 season. The tournament concludes with the final match on April 6, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

With 31 conference champions and 37 “at-large” bids selected by the NCAA Selection Committee, the stage is set for a thrilling series of games that will keep basketball enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.

2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Overview

The 2025 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament is a single-elimination event that brings together the best teams from across the nation. This year’s tournament features 68 teams, including 31 conference champions and 37 “at-large” bids.

The tournament began with the “First Four” games on March 19-20, followed by the first round of 64 teams starting on March 21. The competition will culminate in the national championship game on April 6.

Key Dates and Schedule

Here is a breakdown of the key dates and schedule for the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament:

• Selection Sunday: 8 p.m. US ET Sunday, March 16 on ESPN
• First Four: March 19-20
• First round: March 21-22
• Second round: March 23-24
• Sweet 16: March 28-29
• Elite Eight: March 30-31
• Final Four: Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. with the second semifinal starting 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both will be at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
• NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC, hosted at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida

First Round Highlights

The first round of the tournament, held on March 21-22, featured several exciting matchups. Here are some of the standout games:

March 21 Games

On March 21, fans witnessed some thrilling contests:

• (6) Michigan vs. (11) Iowa State: Michigan took on Iowa State at 11:30 a.m. on ESPN2.
• (4) Kentucky vs. (13) Liberty: Kentucky faced Liberty at 12 p.m. on ESPN.
• (8) Utah vs. (9) Indiana: Utah battled Indiana at 1:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (3) Notre Dame vs. (14) Stephen F. Austin: Notre Dame played Stephen F. Austin at 2 p.m. on ESPN.
• (5) Kansas State vs. (12) Fairfield: Kansas State went up against Fairfield at 2:30 p.m. on ESPNews.
• (4) Baylor vs. (13) Grand Canyon: Baylor took on Grand Canyon at 3:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
• (2) TCU vs. (15) FDU: TCU played FDU at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (1) South Carolina vs. (16) Tennessee Tech: South Carolina faced Tennessee Tech at 4 p.m. on ESPN.
• (7) Vanderbilt vs. (10) Oregon: Vanderbilt battled Oregon at 5:30 p.m. on ESPNews.
• (4) Ohio State vs. (13) Montana State: Ohio State played Montana State at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (5) Ole Miss vs. (12) Ball State: Ole Miss took on Ball State at 6 p.m. on ESPNU.
• (7) Louisville vs. (10) Nebraska: Louisville faced Nebraska at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
• (8) Richmond vs. (9) Georgia Tech: Richmond battled Georgia Tech at 7:30 p.m. on ESPNews.
• (2) Duke vs. (15) Lehigh: Duke played Lehigh at 8 p.m. on ESPNU.
• (5) Tennessee vs. (12) South Florida: Tennessee took on South Florida at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
• (1) UCLA vs. (16) Southern U.: UCLA faced Southern U. at 10 p.m. on ESPN.

March 22 Games

The excitement continued on March 22 with more first-round action:

• (6) Iowa vs. (11) Murray State: Iowa took on Murray State at 12 p.m. on ESPN.
• (2) UConn vs. (15) Arkansas State: UConn faced Arkansas State at 1 p.m. on ABC.
• (5) Alabama vs. (12) Green Bay: Alabama played Green Bay at 1:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (2) NC State vs. (15) Vermont: NC State battled Vermont at 2 p.m. on ESPN.
• (6) West Virginia vs. (11) Columbia/Washington: West Virginia faced Columbia/Washington at 2 p.m. on ESPNews.
• (3) Oklahoma vs. (14) FGCU: Oklahoma took on FGCU at 2:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
• (1) Southern California vs. (16) UNC Greensboro: Southern California played UNC Greensboro at 3 p.m. on ABC.
• (7) Oklahoma State vs. (10) South Dakota State: Oklahoma State faced South Dakota State at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (4) Maryland vs. (13) Norfolk State: Maryland took on Norfolk State at 4 p.m. on ESPN.
• (3) North Carolina vs. (14) Oregon State: North Carolina played Oregon State at 4:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
• (7) Michigan State vs. (10) Harvard: Michigan State faced Harvard at 4:30 p.m. on ESPNews.
• (8) California vs. (9) Mississippi State: California took on Mississippi State at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (8) Illinois vs. (9) Creighton: Illinois played Creighton at 7:15 p.m. on ESPNews.
• (6) Florida State vs. (11) George Mason: Florida State faced George Mason at 7:45 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (1) Texas vs. (16) High Point/William & Mary: Texas took on High Point/William & Mary at 9:45 p.m. on ESPN2.
• (3) LSU vs. (14) San Diego State: LSU played San Diego State at 10:15 p.m. on ESPN.

Looking Ahead: The Road to the Championship

As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and Final Four rounds, leading up to the championship game.

The Sweet 16 games will be held on March 28-29, followed by the Elite Eight on March 30-31. The Final Four will take place on April 4, with the national championship game scheduled for April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Sweet 16 Schedule

The Sweet 16 games will be broadcast as follows:

• Friday, March 28:
• 2:30 p.m. on ESPN
• 5 p.m. on ESPN
• 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
• 10 p.m. on ESPN
• Saturday, March 29:
• 1 p.m. on ABC
• 3:30 p.m. on ABC
• 5:30 p.m. on ABC
• 8 p.m. on ESPN

Elite Eight Schedule

The Elite Eight games will be broadcast as follows:

• Sunday, March 30:
• 1 p.m. on ABC
• 3 p.m. on ABC
• Monday, March 31:
• 7 p.m. on ESPN
• 9 p.m. on ESPN

Final Four and Championship Game

The Final Four games will be held on April 4. The first game starts at 7 p.m., and the second semifinal begins 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both games will be held at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, and broadcast on ESPN.

The national championship game will take place on April 6 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC, also hosted at Amalie Arena. For more information and the complete schedule, visit the 2025 NCAA Division I college women’s basketball tournament complete schedule.