UCLA Bruins Celebrate Women's Basketball National Championship

The university is holding a free event at Pauley Pavilion Wednesday to celebrate the team's victory.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:05pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a basketball game, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team's colors representing the Bruins' national championship triumph.The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team's national championship victory is celebrated through a cubist, geometric interpretation of the historic moment.Los Angeles Today

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team will celebrate its 2026 national championship victory at a free event on Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins toppled the University of South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 on Sunday, capturing the program's first national championship in the NCAA era.

Why it matters

The national championship win is a major accomplishment for the UCLA women's basketball program and a source of pride for the university and its fans. The celebration event provides an opportunity for the community to come together and honor the team's achievement.

The details

Doors at Pauley Pavilion will open at 5 p.m. and the celebration will start at 6 p.m. UCLA says fans will need to enter through the north side of Pauley. Fans who arrive early enough will get a special championship poster, and attendees will also be able to take pictures with the championship trophy.

  • The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team won the national championship on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The celebration event at Pauley Pavilion will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Cori Close

The head coach of the UCLA Bruins women's basketball team, who led the team to the national championship victory.

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What’s next

Fans can RSVP for free tickets to the celebration event at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA Athletics website.

The takeaway

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team's national championship victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. The celebration event provides an opportunity for the community to come together and honor this historic achievement.