No. 1 UConn will play No. 6 Notre Dame in Sunday’s Elite 8 game during the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament. The UConn vs. Notre Dame game will air at 1 p.m. ET this Sunday on ABC and will stream on ESPN Unlimited (and other live TV streaming services).
For a complete breakdown of key dates and how to watch every Elite 8 game of the women’s NCAA tournament, we’ve got you covered.
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How to watch UConn vs. Notre Dame:
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV channel: ABC
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV and more
When is the UConn vs. Notre Dame game?
The UConn vs. Notre Dame game is on Sunday, March 29. Tipoff is at 1 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the UConn vs. Notre Dame game:
The UConn vs. Notre Dame March Madness game will air on ABC. Don’t have access to live TV? You can catch the game with an ESPN Unlimited subscription, or check out a free trial for a live TV streaming service.
Where to stream March Madness games without cable:
Every game of the 2026 women’s March Madness Tournament will stream on ESPN Unlimited, including those on ABC. You’ll also be able to access every game on live TV services like DirecTV.
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2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament game schedule
The following is the Elite 8 schedule for all teams participating in this year’s March Madness tournament.
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All times Eastern.
Sunday, March 29 (Elite Eight)
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No. 1 UConn vs. No. 6 Notre Dame: 1 p.m. (ABC)
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No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 3 Duke: 3 p.m. (ABC)
2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament schedule:
The schedule and locations for the women’s tournament:
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Selection Sunday:8 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on ESPN -
Second round:March 22-23 -
Sweet 16:March 27-28 in Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA -
Elite Eight: March 29-30 in Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA
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Final Four: Friday, April 3, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ
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NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 5, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ
