2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule: Dates, Bracket & TV – Sports Brackets
The 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule returns to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, from March 4–8, 2026. This year marks the second season of the expanded 16-team field, with Texas and Oklahoma now firmly established members of the conference gauntlet. The championship game will air live on ESPN on Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 PM ET, determining the automatic qualifier for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
2026 Women’s SEC Tournament Daily Schedule and TV Channels
Now in its second year with a 16-team format, the SEC Tournament schedule has refined its staggered entry system. The top four seeds earn a double-bye into the Quarterfinals on Friday, March 6, a crucial advantage in a conference that has become arguably the deepest in the nation. You can also download and print the PDF of the bracket from the SEC here.
SEC Women’s Tournament Session Schedule:
- First Round: Wednesday, March 4 – Two games (SEC Network)
- Second Round: Thursday, March 5 – Four games (SEC Network)
- Quarterfinals: Friday, March 6 – Four games (SEC Network)
- Semifinals: Saturday, March 7 – Two games (ESPNU)
- Championship Game: Sunday, March 8 – 3:00 PM ET (ESPN)
Expert Note from the SportsBrackets Analyst: Last year was all about the ‘newness’ of Texas and Oklahoma in the bracket. In 2026, the novelty has worn off, and the physical toll of this 16-team format is the real story. Greenville’s ‘The Well’ is a venue where speed kills. With two years of data on this expanded format, we’re seeing that the double-bye is even more essential; it is nearly impossible to survive four games in four days against this level of defensive pressure.
2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the full SEC Women’ s Basketball Tournament schedule for you.
| Round | Date | Game/Session | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Streaming | Notes/Location |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 1 | 11:00 a.m. | No. 9 seed vs. No. 16 seed | SEC Network | Opening session at Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 2 | 1:30 p.m. | No. 12 seed vs. No. 13 seed | SEC Network | |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 3 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 10 seed vs. No. 15 seed | SEC Network | Evening session |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | No. 11 seed vs. No. 14 seed | SEC Network | |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 5 | 11:00 a.m. / ~11:00 a.m. | Winner Game 1 vs. No. 8 seed | SEC Network | Day session; winners advance |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 6 | ~1:30–2:00 p.m. (approx.) | Winner Game 2 vs. No. 5 seed | SEC Network | Approximate times; may adjust |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 7 | ~6:00 p.m. (approx.) | Winner Game 3 vs. No. 7 seed | SEC Network | Evening session |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 8 | ~8:30 p.m. (approx.) | Winner Game 4 vs. No. 6 seed | SEC Network | |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 9 | 12:00 p.m. / Noon | No. 1 seed vs. Winner Game 5 | SEC Network | Doubleheader sessions |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 10 | ~2:30 p.m. (approx.) | No. 4 seed vs. Winner Game 6 | SEC Network | |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 11 | ~6:00 p.m. (approx.) | No. 2 seed vs. Winner Game 7 | SEC Network | Evening session |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 12 | ~8:30 p.m. (approx.) | No. 3 seed vs. Winner Game 8 | SEC Network | |
| Semifinals | Saturday, March 7 | Game 13 | ~6:00 p.m. (approx.) | Winner QF Game 9 vs. Winner QF Game 10 | SEC Network / ESPNU (potential) | Evening session; two games |
| Semifinals | Saturday, March 7 | Game 14 | ~8:30 p.m. (approx.) | Winner QF Game 11 vs. Winner QF Game 12 | SEC Network / ESPNU (potential) | |
| Championship | Sunday, March 8 | Championship | ~2:00–3:00 p.m. (approx.) | Winner SF Game 13 vs. Winner SF Game 14 | ESPN / ESPNU / SEC Network | Championship game; national broadcast |
How many teams make the 2026 Women’s SEC Tournament?
For the second consecutive year, all 16 SEC member teams qualify for the tournament. This includes Texas and Oklahoma, who joined the conference in the 2024-25 season.
Where is the 2026 SEC Women’s Tournament?
The tournament is held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. This has become the premier neutral-site home for SEC women’s basketball.
What channel is the SEC Women’s Championship on in 2026?
The 2026 SEC Women’s Championship game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on Sunday, March 8.
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.
