women’s march madness continues Monday, March 30 (ET) with the Elite Eight as the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament moves deeper into the knockout rounds. The tournament began with the First Four on Wednesday, March 18 (ET) and advanced through the First Round on Friday, March 20 (ET) and Saturday, March 21 (ET). Games now head toward the Final Four, scheduled for April 3 (ET) and April 5 (ET).
Women’s March Madness: What matters now
The critical fact for fans and teams: Elite Eight play will determine the Final Four participants and the path to the national semifinals on April 3 and April 5 (ET). The schedule for the tournament lists the First Four kickoff on March 18 (ET), followed by the First Round across March 20 (ET) and March 21 (ET). Bracket, schedule and scores are provided as part of the tournament materials for those tracking results and matchups.
Hosts and future Final Four sites
Future Final Four dates and sites are linked to a set of institutions and organizing commissions listed for the event cycle. The named hosts and partners include:
- The Ohio State University and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission
- Horizon League, IUPUI and Indiana Sports Corp
- University of Incarnate Word, UTSA and San Antonio Sports
- Big 12 Conference and Dallas Sports Commission
These institutions are identified among the venues and organizers tied to the tournament’s future Final Four planning.
What’s next
Expect the immediate focus to be Monday’s Elite Eight matchups on March 30 (ET), with teams fighting for the remaining Final Four berths and fans monitoring bracket movement, schedules and updated scores. Coverage will move straight through the Final Four dates of April 3 (ET) and April 5 (ET) as the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament progresses and the stakes get higher in this stretch of women’s march madness.
