Friday Quarterfinal Frenzy: 2026 Women’s Championship Week Schedule & TV Guide

Championship Week reaches a fever pitch this Friday, March 6, 2026. While the early rounds provided the drama, the Quarterfinal Friday is when the heavyweights enter the arena. The top four seeds in the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten—including national powerhouses like South Carolina and Notre Dame—officially begin their march toward Selection Sunday.

Here is your complete guide to every high-major Women’s Quarterfinal matchup, including tip-off times and where to watch.

2026 Women’s Championship Week Schedule & TV Guide

Here’s the 2026 Women’s Championship week schedule & TV guide for you. Enjoy. We’ll update the matchups once they’re set before the games on Friday.

SEC Women’s Quarterfinals (Greenville, SC)

All games will be broadcast live on the SEC Network.

12:00 PM ET: #1 South Carolina vs. #9 Kentucky
2:30 PM ET: #4 LSU vs. #5 Oklahoma
6:00 PM ET: #2 Vanderbilt vs. #7 Ole Miss
8:30 PM ET: #3 Texas vs. #11 Alabama

The Storyline: Can anyone stop the undefeated Gamecocks? South Carolina enters the quarterfinals as the heavy favorite to repeat as SEC Champions.

ACC Women’s Quarterfinals (Greensboro, NC)

Location: Duluth, GA | TV: ACC Network (Afternoon) / ESPN2 (Evening)

11:00 AM ET: #1 Duke vs. #9 Clemson
1:30 PM ET: #4 NC State vs. #5 Notre Dame
5:00 PM ET: #2 Louisville vs. #7 Syracuse
7:30 PM ET: #3 North Carolina vs. #6 Virginia Tech

The Storyline: The ACC is wide open this year. With NC State and Notre Dame trading blows all season, the semifinals on Saturday will likely be determined by which “bubble” team pulls off an upset today.

Big Ten Women’s Quarterfinals (Minneapolis, MN)

Games will split between Big Ten Network (BTN) and FOX.

12:00 PM ET: #1 UCLA vs. #8 Washington
2:30 PM ET: #4 Michigan State vs. #5 Maryland
6:30 PM ET: #2 Ohio State vs. #7 Illinois
9:00 PM ET: #3 Iowa vs. #6 Indiana

The Storyline: All eyes remain on the post-Caitlin Clark era in the Big Ten. Ohio State has emerged as the team to beat, but Iowa’s high-octane offense remains a threat in a tournament setting.

Big 12 Women’s Tournament (Quarterfinals)

Location: Kansas City, MO | TV: ESPNU (Morning) / ESPN+ (Evening)

12:00 PM ET: #4 Oklahoma State vs. #12 Kansas State
2:30 PM ET: #1 TCU vs. #9 BYU
7:30 PM ET: #2 West Virginia vs. #7 Iowa State
10:00 PM ET: #3 Baylor vs. #11 Kansas

How to Stream Today’s Quarterfinals

If you are a cord-cutter, you can catch every single game today via the following streaming platforms:

ESPN+: Access to ACC and SEC network broadcasts (requires cable login or ESPN+ subscription).
Paramount+: For any games broadcast on CBS.
FuboTV / Hulu + Live TV: Both carry the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten networks.
Full streaming guide for these and other college basketball games.

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