2026 Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule: Bracket, Dates & TV – Sports Brackets
The 2026 Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule takes place from March 6-9, 2026, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. All 11 member teams will compete in the single-elimination bracket, with the top five seeds receiving a first-round bye. The championship game will air live on FS1 on Monday evening, March 9, at 7:00 PM ET, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
2026 Big East Women’s Tournament Daily Schedule & TV Channels
The road to the Big East Women’s Tournament 2026 title features 10 games over four days. For the 2026 season, the tournament coverage is primarily hosted by Peacock, with the championship game moving to national television on FS1.
Tournament Session Schedule:
- Friday, March 6 (First Round):
- Game 1: No. 8 Seed vs. No. 9 Seed – 11:00 AM (Peacock)
- Game 2: No. 7 Seed vs. No. 10 Seed – 1:30 PM (Peacock)
- Game 3: No. 6 Seed vs. No. 11 Seed – 4:00 PM (Peacock)
- Saturday, March 7 (Quarterfinals):
- Game 4: No. 1 Seed vs. Winner Game 1 – 12:00 PM (Peacock)
- Game 5: No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed – 2:30 PM (Peacock)
- Game 6: No. 2 Seed vs. Winner Game 2 – 7:00 PM (Peacock)
- Game 7: No. 3 Seed vs. Winner Game 3 – 9:30 PM (Peacock)
- Sunday, March 8 (Semifinals):
- Game 8: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 – 2:30 PM (Peacock)
- Game 9: Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7 – 5:00 PM (Peacock)
- Monday, March 9 (Championship):
- Game 10: Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 9 – 7:00 PM (FS1)
Tournament Watch: Will the Big East secure a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament? Track the latest bubble watch and seed projections in our [2026 Women’s Selection Sunday Guide].
Expert Note from the Sports Brackets Analyst: Mohegan Sun Arena has become the unofficial home of women’s basketball in the Northeast. While technically a neutral site, the proximity to Storrs gives UConn a perennial home-court feel. However, keep an eye on teams like Villanova and Creighton; the Big East has matured into a league where mid-tier teams are consistently ‘tournament-ready.’ The Monday night final is a unique scheduling quirk for the Big East that gives the finalists an extra day of recovery compared to the Big Ten and SEC, which can be a massive advantage heading into the NCAA First Round.
Tournament Watch: Will the Big East get 5 or 6 teams into the Big Dance? Track the latest bracketology and field projections in our 2026 Women’s Selection Sunday Guide.
Where is the 2026 Big East Women’s Tournament?
The tournament is held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The venue has a hosting agreement with the conference through the 2026 postseason.
How many teams make the Big East Women’s Tournament?
All 11 Big East member teams qualify for the tournament. The top five seeds based on regular-season conference records receive a first-round bye.
What channel is the Big East Women’s Championship on?
The 2026 championship game will air live on FS1 on Monday, March 9. The preliminary rounds are streamed exclusively on Peacock.
2026 Big East Women’s Tournament Schedule & TV Broadcasts
Here’s the 2026 Big East Women’s Tournament schedule & TV streams / broadcasts for you.
| Round | Date | Game | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV / Streaming |
| First Round | Friday, March 6 | 1 | 11:00 a.m. | No. 8 vs. No. 9 | Peacock |
| First Round | Friday, March 6 | 2 | 1:30 p.m. | No. 7 vs. No. 10 | Peacock |
| First Round | Friday, March 6 | 3 | 4:00 p.m. | No. 6 vs. No. 11 | Peacock |
| Quarterfinals | Saturday, March 7 | 4 | 12:00 p.m. (Noon) | No. 1 (UConn) vs. Winner of Game 1 | Peacock |
| Quarterfinals | Saturday, March 7 | 5 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 4 vs. No. 5 | Peacock |
| Quarterfinals | Saturday, March 7 | 6 | 7:00 p.m. | No. 2 (Villanova) vs. Winner of Game 2 | Peacock |
| Quarterfinals | Saturday, March 7 | 7 | 9:30 p.m. | No. 3 vs. Winner of Game 3 | Peacock |
| Semifinals | Sunday, March 8 | – | Afternoon (doubleheader, times TBD) | Winners of Games 4/7 and 5/6 (exact pairings TBD) | Peacock (both games) |
| Championship | Monday, March 9 | – | Evening (typically ~7:00 p.m.) | Semifinal winners | Peacock |
Key Notes:
- Peacock is the exclusive streaming home for the entire tournament (all 10 games).
Printable 2026 Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket
Here’s the printable 2026 Big East Women’s basketball tournament bracket for you. You can download the leagues official copy in PDF format here to print out, etc.
2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament Schedule and Bracket
The winner of the 2026 Big Ten Women’s basketball tournament earns the conference’s automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. If you are looking for a printable bracket to complete your bracketology (or follow the action after Selection Sunday), we’ve got you covered.
