What channel is the Women’s NCAA championship on? TV schedule, time for 2026 college basketball title game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After four No. 1 seeds made this year’s Women’s Final Four, identical to last year’s teams, only two remain to decide who will stand alone.
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Last year’s national champion, UConn, won’t go back-to-back, as the Huskies fell to South Carolina in Friday’s national semifinal. The Gamecocks didn’t have a perfect season by any means, losing three times, but they are one win away from their fourth championship under Dawn Staley and third in five years.
UCLA doesn’t bring the same kind of history to the title game, but the Bruins do bring a stifling defense after silencing Texas on Friday. With star Lauren Betts leading the way, UCLA is a win away from its first national championship in 48 years and first in the NCAA Tournament era.
Two stellar defenses will be on display on Sunday, but the confetti can only fall for one team.
Here is a complete guide to watching South Carolina vs. UCLA, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2026 NCAA women’s tournament game.
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What channel is South Carolina vs. UCLA on?
South Carolina vs. UCLA will air on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe on the call from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Fans looking to stream the game can watch live on the ESPN app, which has carried every NCAA women’s basketball tournament game in 2026.
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Fans can also stream the game via Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try before you buy.
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South Carolina vs. UCLA start time
The NCAA women’s National Championship game between South Carolina and UCLA will tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
South Carolina vs. UCLA radio coverage
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Radio station: SiriusXM channel 203
Listen to South Carolina vs. UCLA in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament live on the SiriusXM app or on channel 203 in vehicles.
Women’s March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News women’s NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and matchups.
South Carolina NCAA Tournament 2026 record
|
Date |
Round |
Opponent |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 21 |
First round |
Southern |
W, 103-34 |
|
March 23 |
Second round |
USC |
W, 101-61 |
|
March 28 |
Sweet 16 |
Oklahoma |
W, 94-68 |
|
March 30 |
Elite Eight |
TCU |
W, 78-52 |
|
April 3 |
Final Four |
UConn |
W, 62-48 |
UCLA NCAA Tournament 2026 record
|
Date |
Round |
Opponent |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 21 |
First round |
Cal Baptist |
W, 96-43 |
|
March 23 |
Second round |
Oklahoma State |
W, 87-58 |
|
March 27 |
Sweet 16 |
Minnesota |
W, 80-56 |
|
March 29 |
Elite Eight |
Duke |
W, 70-58 |
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April 3 |
Final Four |
Texas |
W, 51-44 |
