Women's Final Four TV Schedule: When and Where to Watch the 2026 NCAA Tournament Semifinals

The 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament semifinals will feature the same four teams as last year, with UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina all returning to the Final Four.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:10am

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The 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament Final Four will take place on Friday, April 3 in Phoenix, Arizona. Defending champion UConn will face off against South Carolina in the first semifinal game at 7 p.m. ET, followed by UCLA vs. Texas at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET. Both games will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app and Fubo. The national championship game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Why it matters

The 2026 Women's Final Four features the same four powerhouse programs as last year, setting up a highly anticipated rematch between several of the top teams in women's college basketball. Fans will be eager to see if UConn can defend its title, or if South Carolina, UCLA, or Texas can claim their first championship in over 40 years.

The details

The 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament semifinals will take place on Friday, April 3 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The first game will feature No. 1 overall seed UConn taking on No. 1 South Carolina at 7 p.m. ET, followed by No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 1 Texas at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET. Both games will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app and Fubo.

  • The women's Final Four games will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • The UConn vs. South Carolina game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The UCLA vs. Texas game will follow at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET.
  • The national championship game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

The players

UConn

The defending national champion and No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

South Carolina

The No. 1 seed looking to avenge their loss to UConn in last year's Final Four.

UCLA

The No. 1 seed seeking their first national title in over 40 years.

Texas

The No. 1 seed also chasing their first championship in over 40 years.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have the opportunity to defend our title and compete for another championship. But we know South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas are all great teams that will give us a tough challenge.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn

“This is the matchup everyone wanted to see. UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas are the cream of the crop in women's basketball right now. It's going to be an incredible weekend of basketball.”

— Rebecca Lobo, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The winners of Friday's semifinal games will advance to the national championship game on Sunday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

The takeaway

The 2026 Women's Final Four features a rematch of last year's semifinal matchups, setting up an exciting weekend of high-level college basketball. Fans will be eager to see if UConn can defend its title, or if one of the other three powerhouse programs can claim their first championship in over four decades.