The 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule and bracket was officially revealed on Sunday night, March 8, 2026. The 64-team field will begin regional play on campus sites from March 13–16, 2026. No. 1 seeds and regional hosts include IUP, Minnesota State, Southern Connecticut State, and Texas Woman’s University. The tournament concludes with the Elite Eight, National Semifinals, and the Championship game held at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from March 24–28, 2026.

2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule & Key Dates

The path to the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s basketball national title is divided into the Regional rounds (hosted by top seeds) and the National Finals in Pittsburgh.

2026 Regional Hosts & No. 1 Seeds

The following eight teams earned the No. 1 seed in their respective regions and will serve as hosts for the first three rounds:

• Atlantic Regional: IUP (Indiana, PA)
• Central Regional: Minnesota State (Mankato, MN)
• East Regional: Southern Connecticut State (New Haven, CT)
• Midwest Regional: Grand Valley State (Allendale, MI)
• South Regional: UAH (Huntsville, AL)
• South Central Regional: Texas Woman’s (Denton, TX)
• Southeast Regional: Lincoln Memorial (Harrogate, TN)
• West Regional: Central Washington (Ellensburg, WA)

Regional Matchups & Bracket Breakdown

Atlantic Regional (IUP Host)

1. #1 IUP vs. #8 Charleston (WV)
2. #4 Seton Hill vs. #5 Fayetteville State
3. #2 Gannon vs. #7 Edinboro
4. #3 Winston-Salem State vs. #6 Glenville State

South Central Regional (Texas Woman’s Host)

1. #1 Texas Woman’s vs. #8 UT Tyler
2. #4 Lubbock Christian vs. #5 Colorado Mesa
3. #2 Angelo State vs. #7 Adams State
4. #3 Regis (CO) vs. #6 Colorado School of Mines

Central Regional (Minnesota State Host)

1. #1 Minnesota State vs. #8 Northwestern Oklahoma State
2. #4 Washburn vs. #5 Concordia-St. Paul
3. #2 Fort Hays State vs. #7 Harding
4. #3 Missouri Western vs. #6 Pittsburg State

East Regional (Southern Connecticut State Host)

1. #1 Southern Connecticut State vs. #8 Felician
2. #4 Daemen vs. #5 Jefferson
3. #2 Bentley vs. #7 Post
4. #3 Assumption vs. #6 Saint Anselm

Midwest Regional (Grand Valley State Host)

1. #1 Grand Valley State vs. #8 Trevecca Nazarene
2. #4 Drury vs. #5 McKendree
3. #2 Ashland vs. #7 Lewis
4. #3 Ferris State vs. #6 Northern Michigan

South Regional (UAH Host)

1. #1 UAH vs. #8 Miles
2. #4 Valdosta State vs. #5 Lee
3. #2 Union (TN) vs. #7 Tampa
4. #3 Nova Southeastern vs. #6 Embry-Riddle

Southeast Regional (Lincoln Memorial Host)

1. #1 Lincoln Memorial vs. #8 Francis Marion
2. #4 Carson-Newman vs. #5 Anderson (SC)
3. #2 Catawba vs. #7 Lenoir-Rhyne
4. #3 Wingate vs. #6 Georgia Southwestern

West Regional (Central Washington Host)

1. #1 Central Washington vs. #8 Montana State Billings
2. #4 Vanguard vs. #5 Cal State LA
3. #2 Western Washington vs. #7 Point Loma
4. #3 Cal Poly Pomona vs. #6 Azusa Pacific

Printable 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket

Here’s the printable 2026 NCAA DII Women’s basketball tournament bracket for you. The NCAA has the updated bracket in PDF format posted for you here. 

FAQ: NCAA DII Women’s Tournament

How many teams are in the NCAA DII Women’s Tournament? There are 64 teams in the field, divided into eight 8-team regions.

Where is the 2026 DII Women’s Elite Eight being held? The final eight teams will compete at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch the DII Women’s Tournament? Regional games are typically streamed through the NCAA Learning Network or host school websites. The Elite Eight through the National Championship will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Is there a consolation game for the Final Four? No, the NCAA Division II tournament is single-elimination. Once a team loses, they are out of the bracket.

2026 March Madness Resources

Looking for more printable brackets and tournament schedules? Check out our complete coverage of the 2026 postseason:

• 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Bracket: View the full 68-team field, TV schedules, and printable PDF for the Big Dance.
• 2026 NCAA Division II Men’s Bracket: The official DII Men’s field is set! Get the regional matchups and road to Evansville.
• 2026 NCAA Division III Women’s Bracket: Follow the road to Salem with our updated DIII tournament hub.
• Blank Tournament Brackets: Need a custom layout? Download our free 10, 12, and 16-team blank templates.

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Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.

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