Alabama vs. Louisville Women's Basketball: How to Watch the Second Round March Madness Game

Details on TV channel, streaming options, and more for the March 23 matchup between the Crimson Tide and Cardinals.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:34am

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The No. 3 seed Louisville Cardinals (28-7) will take on the No. 6 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-10) in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Monday, March 23. The game will be played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, with the winner advancing to the Sweet 16.

Why it matters

This is a high-stakes matchup between two strong women's basketball programs, with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. Both teams had impressive regular seasons and are looking to make a deep run in the tournament.

The details

The game will tip off at a time to be determined. It will be televised nationally, but the specific TV channel has not yet been announced. Fans will also be able to stream the game online through various platforms.

  • The game will be played on Monday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Louisville Cardinals

The No. 3 seed in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the Louisville Cardinals had a 28-7 record during the regular season.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The No. 6 seed in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the Alabama Crimson Tide had a 24-10 record during the regular season.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This second-round matchup between two talented women's basketball teams promises to be an exciting and hard-fought game, with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.