The 2027 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament begins with the First Four on March 17-18, 2027, and concludes with the National Championship on Sunday, April 4, 2027. The Women’s Final Four will be hosted at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. All 67 games will be broadcast across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and ESPNU, with a fully printable 68-team bracket available for download below.

2027 Women’s March Madness Key Dates

Here are the key dates for the 2027 Women’s March Madness schedule for you. 

• Selection Sunday: March 14, 2027 (ESPN)
• First Four: March 17-18, 2027
• First Round: March 19-20, 2027
• Second Round: March 21-22, 2027
• Sweet 16: March 26-27, 2027
• Elite Eight: March 28-29, 2027
• Final Four: Friday, April 2, 2027 (Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH)
• National Championship: Sunday, April 4, 2027 (Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH)

[FREE DOWNLOAD] 2027 Women’s March Madness Printable Bracket (PDF)

Don’t wait until Selection Sunday to get organized. Our 2027 printable bracket is designed for office pools and home tracking, featuring the official 68-team layout and game-time slots.

2027 Regional Host Sites

The 2027 tournament continues the highly successful “Two-Regional” format, consolidating the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight into two major hubs:

• Regional 1: TBD (Announced Fall 2026)
• Regional 2: TBD (Announced Fall 2026)
• Note: First and Second Round games will be hosted by the Top 16 seeds.

Don’t Forget the Men’s Bracket: The Road to Detroit

While the women’s stars head to Columbus, the 2027 Men’s NCAA Tournament will be carving its own path to the Motor City. The men’s action officially kicks off with the First Four in Dayton on March 16-17, 2027, and will culminate with the National Championship on Monday, April 5, 2027, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. With both tournaments running simultaneously, it’s the ultimate month for college hoops fans. For the full list of men’s host sites, key dates, and our signature pre-filled bracket, visit our Official 2027 Men’s March Madness Schedule & Printable Bracket.

Frequently Asked Questions: 2027 Women’s Tournament

Where is the 2027 Women’s Final Four? The 2027 Final Four and National Championship will be held at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

What channel is Women’s March Madness on in 2027? ESPN remains the exclusive home of the tournament. Most marquee matchups, including the Final Four and Championship, will air on ABC and ESPN.

How many teams are in the Women’s NCAA Tournament? The tournament features 68 teams, starting with the First Four play-in games.

When is Selection Sunday for 2027? The brackets will be revealed on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.

Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.