The 2026 WNIT (Women’s National Invitation Tournament) schedule features a 48-team field. The tournament begins with Round 1 on March 19, 2026, and concludes with the Championship on Saturday, April 4. This year’s field includes high-major programs like Wake Forest, Pepperdine, and Stanford. We have the printable 2026 WNIT bracket, matchups, and more for you below.
2026 WNIT Round 1 Schedule
Here’s the 2026 WNIT schedule (round 1 for you.
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All times Eastern. Round 1 games are played at campus sites.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 6:00 PM | Bradley at George Washington |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 6:00 PM | Binghamton at Mercyhurst |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 6:00 PM | Maryland Eastern Shore at Wake Forest |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 6:00 PM | Drexel at St. Bonaventure |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 6:00 PM | Lehigh at Monmouth |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 7:00 PM | UTRGV at Austin Peay |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 7:00 PM | NJIT at Merrimack |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 7:00 PM | UMBC at Ohio |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 8:30 PM | Northern Colorado at Air Force |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 9:00 PM | UC Davis at Pepperdine |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 9:00 PM | Sam Houston at Portland |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 9:00 PM | Utah Valley at San Francisco |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 7:00 PM | Stetson at Florida International |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 7:00 PM | Morehead State at Radford |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 2:00 PM | Loyola Chicago at Norfolk State |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 4:00 PM | South Alabama at Alcorn State |
WNIT Tournament Dates
- Round 1: March 19-21
- Round 2: March 22-24
- Super 16: March 25-27
- Great 8: March 28-30
- Fab 4: March 31 – April 1
- Championship: Saturday, April 4 at 3:00 PM ET
Round 2 Byes (The “Wait and See” Teams)
The following teams received a first-round bye and will host winners from Round 1:
- Southern Utah, South Dakota, Lamar, Montana State, FGCU, Southern Indiana, Abilene Christian, Illinois State, Army, La Salle, Youngstown State, Marshall, Purdue Fort Wayne, Arkansas State, Middle Tennessee State, and Cleveland State.
Printable 2026 WNIT Bracket & Schedule
Here’s the printable 2026 WNIT Bracket & schedule for you. You can download or print the image to PDF format. You can also get the latest bracket from the WNIT here in printable PDF format.
2026 WNIT FAQ
Q: Where can I watch the WNIT?
- A: Games are typically hosted at campus sites and streaming depends on the host school’s conference media rights (often ESPN+ or Mountain West Network). Check local listings for the Championship on April 4.
Q: How many teams are in the WNIT?
- A: The Postseason WNIT is a 48-team tournament.
