Women's NCAA Tournament Field Revealed with Top Seeds

UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina projected as potential No. 1 seeds

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:40pm

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The women's NCAA Tournament field will be announced on Sunday night, with UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina projected as potential No. 1 seeds. The Huskies are undefeated and seeking their seventh undefeated season, while UCLA, Texas and South Carolina have all had strong seasons and are looking to win their first national championships.

Why it matters

The women's NCAA Tournament is one of the most anticipated events in college sports, with millions of fans tuning in to watch the best teams and players compete for the national title. The selection of the top seeds is closely watched, as it can have a major impact on the tournament bracket and the path to the championship.

The details

UConn, the defending champions, are projected as a No. 1 seed after going undefeated this season. UCLA, which reached the Final Four last year, is also expected to be a top seed, as is Texas, which beat South Carolina twice this season. South Carolina, the five-time defending SEC champion, is also projected as a potential No. 1 seed.

  • The women's NCAA Tournament bracket will be announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Final Four will be played in Phoenix on April 3, 2026, with the championship game two days later.

The players

UConn

The UConn Huskies are the defending national champions and are projected as a No. 1 seed after going undefeated this season. They are seeking their seventh undefeated season in school history.

UCLA

The UCLA Bruins are projected as a No. 1 seed after winning 25 straight games and reaching the Final Four last year. They are looking to win the school's first NCAA championship and the first for the Big Ten since 1999.

Texas

The Texas Longhorns are coming into the tournament on a roll after beating South Carolina to win the SEC Tournament title. They beat the Gamecocks in two of the three meetings this season.

South Carolina

The South Carolina Gamecocks have been a No. 1 seed for the past five seasons and are looking to win their fourth national championship.

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What’s next

The NCAA will reveal the full 68-team field for the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.

The takeaway

The selection of the top seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament is a closely watched event, as it can have a major impact on the tournament bracket and the path to the championship. This year's field is expected to be highly competitive, with several teams vying for the national title.