The 2026 WBIT (Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament) features a 32-team field headlined by No. 1 seeds Utah, Texas A&M, North Dakota State, and BYU. The tournament begins on March 19 and concludes with the Championship on April 1 at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kan. All early-round games will stream on ESPN+.
2026 WBIT First Round Schedule
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| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV Channel |
| 6:30 PM | (1) Utah vs. Eastern Kentucky | ESPN+ |
| 7:00 PM | (2) Miami (FL) vs. Georgia Southern | ESPN+ |
| 7:00 PM | (3) George Mason vs. Quinnipiac | ESPN+ |
| 7:00 PM | (4) Columbia vs. St. John’s | ESPN+ |
| 7:00 PM | (4) Missouri vs. Seton Hall | ESPN+ |
| 7:00 PM | (4) Harvard vs. Navy | ESPN+ |
| 7:30 PM | (2) Kansas vs. Troy | ESPN+ |
| 7:30 PM | (2) Kansas State vs. Georgia Tech | ESPN+ |
| 8:00 PM | (1) Texas A&M vs. McNeese | ESPN+ |
| 8:00 PM | (1) NDSU vs. Chattanooga | ESPN+ |
| 8:00 PM | (3) Rice vs. Louisiana Tech | ESPN+ |
| 9:00 PM | (1) BYU vs. Alabama A&M | ESPN+ |
| 9:00 PM | (3) Wisconsin vs. Oregon State | ESPN+ |
| 9:00 PM | (4) San Diego State vs. UC Irvine | ESPN+ |
| 10:00 PM | (2) Stanford vs. LMU | ESPN+ |
| 10:00 PM | (3) California vs. Santa Clara | ESPN+ |
Key 2026 WBIT Dates
- First Round: Thursday, March 19
- Second Round: Sunday, March 22
- Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 26
- Semifinals: Monday, March 30 (2:30 & 5:00 PM ET, ESPNU)
- Championship: Wednesday, April 1 (7:00 PM ET, ESPN2)
Understanding the 2026 WBIT Selection Process
The WBIT field is composed of 32 teams. Automatic bids are awarded to any regular-season conference champion not selected for the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, the “First Four Out” of the NCAA Tournament field—determined by the selection committee—automatically receive the four No. 1 seeds in the WBIT.
Printable 2026 WBIT Bracket
Here’s the printable 2026 WBIT Bracket for you. You can save or print this bracket to PDF format. You can also get the NCAA updated bracket in PDF format directly here.
2026 WBIT FAQ
Q: Where is the 2026 WBIT Championship?
- A: The semifinals and championship will be held at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
Q: What channel is the WBIT on?
- A: All first-round through quarterfinal games stream on ESPN+. The semifinals air on ESPNU, and the championship airs on ESPN2.
Q: Who is the defending WBIT champion?
- A: The Minnesota Golden Gophers won the 2025 WBIT title.
