2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket Released
The bracket for the 2025 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament has been unveiled. The tournament’s schedule is available below, accompanied by links for both an interactive version and a printable bracket.
Complete Schedule
- Selection Sunday: 8 p.m. ET on March 16
- 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: April 4 at 7 p.m., Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
- NCAA Championship Game: April 6 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC, Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
March 2025 Tournament Highlights
All Times ET
Friday, March 21 (First Round)
- (6) Michigan 80, (11) Iowa State 74
- (4) Kentucky 79, (13) Liberty 78
- (8) Utah vs. (9) Indiana, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2
2025 Tournament Locations
The championship will be hosted at notable venues across the United States. Key sites for the 2025 tournament include:
| Regional Round | City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | Birmingham, Alabama | Legacy Arena | March 28-31 |
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | Spokane, Washington | Spokane Arena | March 28-31 |
Looking Ahead
The Final Four will be hosted in Tampa, Florida in 2025, alongside future locations announced for subsequent years including Phoenix, Columbus, and Indianapolis through 2031. Each venue promises an exciting atmosphere for teams and fans alike.
Past Champions
The NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament has a rich history of championship moments. Notable victors include South Carolina, LSU, and Connecticut among others. For a full list of past champions, see the historical records of winning teams.
