What Is the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
The NCAA women's basketball championship is the annual tournament that decides the national champion of NCAA Division I women's college basketball. It is run by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and features teams from across the United States.
Tournament Format and Structure
The championship begins with a 64-team single-elimination bracket. Teams are seeded and divided into four regions, playing through the first round, second round, Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, and the national championship game. Selection Sunday determines the bracket and matchups each year.
History and How to Watch
The first NCAA women's basketball championship was held in 1982, building on earlier AIAW tournaments. The event has grown in viewership and attendance, with the Final Four and championship game drawing large national audiences. Games are broadcast on ESPN and ABC, and schedules are available on the official NCAA site. For more details, visit https://www.ncaa.com/championships/basketball-women.
