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🏀 Women’s March Madness 2026: Friday First Round Schedule & Viewing Guide
The excitement of Women’s March Madness 2026 is officially underway as the first round (Round of 64) tips off today, Friday, March 20. A total of 64 teams are competing in high-stakes matchups, all aiming for a spot in the next round.
If you're looking for today’s full game schedule, tip-off times, and how to watch, here’s everything you need to know.
📅 Today’s Featured Games (March 20, 2026)
Here are some of the top first-round matchups (All times ET):
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🕚 11:30 AM — (3) Duke vs (14) Charleston
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🕛 12:00 PM — (3) TCU vs (14) UC San Diego
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🕜 1:30 PM — (8) Oregon vs (9) Virginia Tech
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🕑 2:00 PM — (6) Baylor vs (11) Nebraska
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🕝 2:30 PM — (6) Washington vs (11) South Dakota State
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🕒 3:00 PM — (5) Maryland vs (12) Murray State
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🕞 3:30 PM — (5) Ole Miss vs (12) Gonzaga
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🕓 4:00 PM — (1) Texas vs (16) TBD
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🕠 5:30 PM — (2) Michigan vs (15) Holy Cross
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🕕 6:00 PM — (2) LSU vs (15) Jacksonville
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🕢 7:30 PM — (5) Michigan State vs (12) Colorado State
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🕗 8:00 PM — (7) NC State vs (10) Tennessee
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🕣 8:30 PM — (7) Texas Tech vs (10) Villanova
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🕙 10:00 PM — (4) Oklahoma vs (13) Idaho
👉 The action starts as early as 11:30 AM ET and continues late into the night.
📺 How to Watch Women’s March Madness
You can catch all the games live across ESPN network channels, including:
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ESPN
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ESPN2
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ESPNU
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ESPN News
👉 Most games are also available via live streaming apps and cable providers.
🔥 What Makes Today Special?
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First full day of the Round of 64
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Top seeds like Texas, LSU, and Michigan begin their championship run
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Potential upsets always happen on Day 1 👀
This is one of the most exciting days in college basketball, with nonstop action from morning to night.
📊 Quick Overview
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📆 Date: March 20, 2026
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🏆 Round: First Round (64 Teams)
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📺 TV: ESPN family networks
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⏰ Start Time: 11:30 AM ET
🚀 Final Thoughts
Whether you're filling out your bracket or just enjoying the games, today is packed with must-watch matchups. Keep an eye out for surprises — because in March Madness, anything can happen.