Here’s your printable bracket for women’s March Madness. The road to Tampa begins now.
The 2025 women’s NCAA tournament is here. With an increased level of parity in women’s basketball this year, March Madness promises to be exciting. There’s not just one dominant team, but several challengers ready to make their mark.
South Carolina stands out as a favorite after a strong performance in the SEC Tournament, winning each of its games by double digits. However, teams like UConn, Texas, and UCLA, who managed to defeat the Gamecocks during the regular season, should not be overlooked. Notably, USC, led by standout guard JuJu Watkins, is the only team that has beaten the Bruins — and did so twice.
Other strong contenders for the Final Four include ACC teams such as Notre Dame, N.C. State, and league tournament champion Duke. Additionally, TCU and LSU possess the talent to make deep runs. Don’t forget about potential upsets from Ivy League teams and mid-major powerhouses like Fairfield, Norfolk State, and South Florida.
The women’s NCAA tournament kicks off on Wednesday, March 19, with the First Four matchups, culminating in the national championship on Sunday, April 6, in Tampa, Florida.
Download your blank 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament printable bracket here.
Important Dates for March Madness
Here are the critical dates to remember for the 2025 women’s NCAA tournament.
- Selection Sunday: March 16
- First Four: March 19-20 (Campus Sites)
- First Round: March 21-22 (Campus Sites)
- Round of 32: March 23-24 (Campus Sites)
- Sweet 16: March 28-29 (Birmingham, Alabama and Spokane, Washington)
- Elite Eight: March 30-31 (Birmingham, Alabama and Spokane, Washington)
- Final Four: April 4, 7 p.m. ET in Tampa, Florida (Second game will tip-off 30 minutes after the first game ends)
- National Championship Game: April 6, 6:30 p.m. ET in Tampa, Florida
Quick Facts about Women’s NCAA Tournament
A year ago, South Carolina clinched its third national championship under head coach Dawn Staley.
The last Final Four held in Tampa was in 2019, featuring a semifinal lineup that included Baylor, Notre Dame, UConn, and Oregon. Kim Mulkey’s Bears narrowly edged out Muffet McGraw’s Irish to secure their third national title.
Women’s college basketball has not seen a repeat champion since Geno Auriemma’s UConn team, led by Breanna Stewart, won four consecutive titles from 2013 to 2016.
Historically, a 16-seed has defeated a No. 1 seed in women’s NCAA tournament only once, with Harvard’s upset over Stanford in 1998.
Since the women’s tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1994, there has yet to be a 15-seed victory over a No. 2 seed in 120 attempts. The same holds true for No. 14 seeds against No. 3s.
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