2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule: Dates, Times, and Key Information
The 2025 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament, commonly known as March Madness, will kick off with the bracket reveal on Selection Sunday. This highly anticipated event will determine which 68 teams make up the field for the championship run.
Bracket Reveal and Key Dates
Selection Sunday: The bracket will be unveiled on Sunday, March 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. This is the night when fans find out which teams have earned the opportunity to compete for the national championship.
First Four Round: March 19-20 will feature the First Four games, where four teams battle it out to earn a spot in the main draw.
First Round: From March 21-22, the main tournament kicks off with 32 games played across various locations.
Second Round: March 23-24 will see the remaining 16 teams competing to advance to the Sweet 16.
Sweet 16: On March 28-29, 8 teams will be crowned the victors, setting the stage for the Elite Eight.
Elite Eight: March 30-31 is when the top 4 teams will be disclosed.
Regional Sites and Dates
The women’s tournament in 2025 will feature two key regional venues for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight:
| 2025 Regional ROUND SITES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Round | City | Venue | Dates |
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | Birmingham, Alabama | Legacy Arena | March 28-31 |
| Sweet 16/Elite Eight | Spokane, Washington | Spokane Arena | March 28-31 |
The Final Four and National Championship Game
The Final Four, which sets the stage for the national champion, is scheduled for Friday and Sunday, April 4 and 6:
- April 4: The semifinals will begin at 7 p.m. ET, with the second game starting 30 minutes after the first concludes, both at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
- April 6: The championship game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET, also hosted at Amalie Arena, Florida.
Notable Past National Champions
The NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament has a rich history of champion teams. Here are a few notable winners from recent years:
| YEAR | CHAMPION (RECORD) | COACH | SCORE | RUNNER-UP | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Carolina (38-0) | Dawn Staley | 87-75 | Iowa | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 2023 | LSU (34-2) | Kim Mulkey | 102-85 | Iowa | Dallas, Texas |
| 2022 | South Carolina (36-2) | Dawn Staley | 64-49 | Connecticut | Minneapolis, Minn. |
| 2021 | Stanford (31-2) | Tara VanderVeer | 54-53 | Arizona | San Antonio, Texas |
| 2019 | Baylor (37-1) | Kim Mulkey | 82-81 | Notre Dame | Tampa, Fla. |
Future Sites for the Final Four
Here are the sites and dates for the Final Four for the next several years:
| YEAR | CITY | VENUE | DATES | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena | April 4 & 6 | University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Sports Commission |
| 2026 | Phoenix | Footprint Center | April 3 & 5 | Arizona State University |
| 2027 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena | April 2 & 4 | The Ohio State University, Greater Columbus Sports Commission |
| 2028 | Indianapolis | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | March 31 & April 2 | Horizon League, IUPUI, Indiana Sports Corp |
| 2029 | San Antonio | Alamodome | March 30 & April 1 | University of Incarnate Word, UTSA, San Antonio Sports |
| 2030 | Portland, OR | Moda Center | April 5 & 7 | University of Portland, Sport Oregon |
| 2031 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | April 4 & 6 | Big 12 Conference, Dallas Sports Commission |
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