2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament Bracket and Schedule Revealed

The top-seeded teams from North Carolina look to battle for the conference title in Duluth, Georgia.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament is set to take place from March 4-8 in Duluth, Georgia. The top four seeds - No. 1 Duke, No. 3 North Carolina, No. 4 NC State, and No. 2 Louisville - have earned double-byes straight into the quarterfinals. The tournament will feature a total of 13 games across five days, with the championship game airing on ESPN on March 8.

Why it matters

The ACC is one of the premier women's basketball conferences in the country, and the tournament represents a high-stakes opportunity for the top teams to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. With several North Carolina powerhouses leading the way, the tournament is sure to generate significant interest and excitement among fans in the region.

The details

The tournament will open with three first-round games on March 4, followed by four second-round matchups on March 5. The quarterfinals are scheduled for March 6, with the semifinals on March 7 and the championship game on March 8. All games will be televised on the ACC Network or ESPN networks.

  • The 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament will take place from March 4-8, 2026.
  • The championship game is scheduled for March 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

The players

Duke

The No. 1 seed in the tournament, Duke is one of the top women's basketball programs in the country and a perennial contender for the ACC title.

North Carolina

The No. 3 seed, North Carolina is another ACC powerhouse looking to claim the conference crown.

NC State

The No. 4 seed, NC State rounds out the trio of North Carolina-based teams earning double-byes to the quarterfinals.

Louisville

The No. 2 seed, Louisville is the only team outside of North Carolina to earn a double-bye to the quarterfinals.

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What they’re saying

“The ACC Tournament is always an exciting event, and this year's field is stacked with talented teams. I can't wait to see how it all plays out on the court.”

— Alana Beard, Former WNBA All-Star (ESPN)

What’s next

The tournament will continue with the quarterfinals on March 6, followed by the semifinals on March 7 and the championship game on March 8.

The takeaway

With several top-ranked teams from North Carolina leading the way, the 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament promises to be a must-watch event for fans of elite college basketball.