March Madness 2023: NCAA women’s tournament schedule, bracket, how to watch and more
If you don’t know Caitlin Clark, it’s time to get acquainted. The sensational Iowa point guard is second in the nation in points and first in assists and the Hawkeyes are on the verge of securing a seed in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament which begins the week. next. The biggest obstacle standing in Clark’s way is Aliyah Boston and South Carolina. Boston is the reigning Naismith Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, and the Gamecocks are the defending champions. They have yet to lose a game this year.
Iowa and South Carolina appear to be on a collision course to meet in the championship, but anything can happen in college basketball in March — when a loss ends your season. The March Madness women’s tournament begins next week with 68 teams on the field and will crown a champion on April 2.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the NCAA Women’s Tournament on ABC and a host of ESPN channels without cable (and here’s how to watch the men’s tournament).
Caitlin Clark of Iowa is one of the most exciting players in college basketball.
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When does the NCAA Women’s Tournament start?
The March Madness Women’s Tournament kicks off on Wednesday, March 15, with two elimination matches followed by two more elimination matches the following night. After those first four games, the field of 68 is reduced to a more mathematically manageable 64 and the tournament begins in earnest on Friday, March 17, with a full slate of games.
When is Selection Sunday?
Support and matchups for March Madness will be revealed this Sunday, March 12. Selection Sunday begins at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on ESPN.
What is the NCAAW tournament schedule?
Here is the turn-by-turn schedule:
- First four: March 15-16
- First round: March 17-18
- Second turn: March 19-20
- Candy 16: March 24-25
- Elite Eight: March 26-27
- Final square: March, 31st
- NCAA Women’s Championship Game: April 2
How can I watch the women’s tournament?
The tournament will air on ABC and a variety of ESPN channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews and ESPNU.
Can I stream March Madness for free?
Go to NCAA March Madness Live Site or use its March Madness Live app and you can watch games for free. You can watch March Madness live on iOS And android devices with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Xbox One. The app also supports AirPlay and Chromecast.
As with most free things, there is a catch. Without proving you’re a pay-TV subscriber, you only get a three-hour preview, after which you’ll need to log in to continue watching.
What are my other streaming options?
You can use a live TV streaming service to watch the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The top five live TV streaming services offer the channels needed to watch every game, but keep in mind that not all services carry all local networks, so check each one using the links below to make sure it broadcasts ABC in your area.
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YouTube TV costs $65 per month and includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and ESPNU. Plug your postal code into its home page to see what local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.
Hulu
Hulu with Live TV costs $70 per month and includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and ESPNU. Click the “Show channels in your area” link on its home page to see which local channels are available in your postcode. Read our Hulu review with Live TV.
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Sling TV’s $55-a-month Orange and Blue package includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Keep in mind, however, that Sling offers ABC only carries ABC in a a handful of domains. With the $15 per month Sports Extra add-on, you can also watch games on ESPNews and ESPNU. Read our Sling TV review.
Fubo TV
FuboTV’s basic package costs $75 per month and includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. The Fubo Extra add-on costs an extra $8 per month and includes ESPNews and ESPNU. Click here to see what local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.
Directv stream
DirecTV Stream’s $75 per month Basic plan includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, but you’ll need the $99 per month plan to also get ESPNews and ESPNU. You can use his string search tool to see what local channels are available where you live. Read our DirecTV Stream review.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel at any time, and require a strong internet connection. Looking for more information? Discover our guide to live tv streaming services.
