[LIVE UPDATE] March 5, 2026 (1:15 PM PT):
🚨 Live Quarterfinal Setup: The second round is wrapping up in Greenville, SC. #9 Kentucky has officially punched its ticket to the Quarterfinals after defeating #8 Georgia. #5 Oklahoma avoided a massive scare by fending off #12 Florida to advance.
The 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule returns to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, from March 4–8, 2026. This year marks the second season of the expanded 16-team field, with Texas and Oklahoma now firmly established members of the conference gauntlet. The championship game will air live on ESPN on Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 PM ET, determining the automatic qualifier for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
2026 Women’s SEC Tournament Daily Schedule and TV Channels
Now in its second year with a 16-team format, the SEC Tournament schedule has refined its staggered entry system. The top four seeds earn a double-bye into the Quarterfinals on Friday, March 6, a crucial advantage in a conference that has become arguably the deepest in the nation. You can also download and print the PDF of the bracket from the SEC here.
SEC Women’s Tournament Session Schedule:
- First Round: Wednesday, March 4 – Two games (SEC Network)
- Second Round: Thursday, March 5 – Four games (SEC Network)
- Quarterfinals: Friday, March 6 – Four games (SEC Network)
- Semifinals: Saturday, March 7 – Two games (ESPNU)
- Championship Game: Sunday, March 8 – 3:00 PM ET (ESPN)
Expert Note from the Sports Brackets Analyst: Last year was all about the ‘newness’ of Texas and Oklahoma in the bracket. In 2026, the novelty has worn off, and the physical toll of this 16-team format is the real story. Greenville’s ‘The Well’ is a venue where speed kills. With two years of data on this expanded format, we’re seeing that the double-bye is even more essential; it is nearly impossible to survive four games in four days against this level of defensive pressure.
Tournament Watch: Will the SEC get 8 teams into the Big Dance? Track the latest bracketology and field projections in our 2026 Women’s Selection Sunday Guide.
SEC Women’s Tournament: Second Round (Thursday, March 5)
| Matchup | Time (PT) / Result | TV |
| Game 4: #9 Kentucky vs. #8 Georgia | UK 68, UGA 62 | SEC Network |
| Game 5: #12 Florida vs. #5 Oklahoma | OU 74, UF 69 | SEC Network |
| Game 6: #15 Auburn vs. #7 Ole Miss | 3:00 PM | SEC Network |
| Game 7: #11 Alabama vs. #6 Tennessee | 5:30 PM | SEC Network |
SEC Women’s Tournament: Quarterfinals (Friday, March 6)
| Time (PT) | Matchup | TV / Streaming |
| 9:00 AM | #1 South Carolina vs. #9 Kentucky | SEC Network / ESPN+ |
| 11:30 AM | #4 Seed vs. #5 Oklahoma | SEC Network / ESPN+ |
| 3:00 PM | #2 Seed vs. Winner Game 6 | SEC Network / ESPN+ |
| 5:30 PM | #3 Seed vs. Winner Game 7 | SEC Network / ESPN+ |
2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule
Here’s the full SEC Women’ s Basketball Tournament schedule for you.
| Round | Date | Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 1 | No. 16 Arkansas vs. No. 9 Kentucky | 11:00 a.m. | SEC Network |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 2 | No. 13 Mississippi State vs. No. 12 Florida | 1:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 3 | No. 15 Auburn vs. No. 10 Texas A&M | 6:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| First Round | Wednesday, March 4 | Game 4 | No. 14 Missouri vs. No. 11 Alabama | 8:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 5 | Winner Game 1 vs. No. 8 Georgia | 11:00 a.m. | SEC Network |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 6 | Winner Game 2 vs. No. 5 Oklahoma | 1:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 7 | Winner Game 3 vs. No. 7 Ole Miss | 6:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Second Round | Thursday, March 5 | Game 8 | Winner Game 4 vs. No. 6 Tennessee | 8:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 9 | Winner Game 5 vs. No. 1 South Carolina | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD) |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 10 | Winner Game 6 vs. No. 4 LSU | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD) |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 11 | Winner Game 7 vs. No. 3 (likely Vanderbilt or similar) | ~6:00 p.m. (approx.) | ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD) |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, March 6 | Game 12 | Winner Game 8 vs. No. 2 Texas | ~8:30 p.m. (approx.) | ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD) |
| Semifinals | Saturday, March 7 | Game 13 | Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10 | ~2:00 p.m. (approx.) | ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD) |
| Semifinals | Saturday, March 7 | Game 14 | Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 12 | ~4:30 p.m. (approx.) | ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD) |
| Championship | Sunday, March 8 | Game 15 | Winner Game 13 vs. Winner Game 14 | ~3:00 p.m. (approx.) | ESPN (likely) |
Notes: Top 4 seeds get double byes to quarterfinals. Exact times/TV for quarterfinals+ are session-based (doubleheaders) and finalized during the week; approximations based on standard SEC patterns. No special adjustments (e.g., no BYU-style move).
How many teams make the 2026 Women’s SEC Tournament?
For the second consecutive year, all 16 SEC member teams qualify for the tournament. This includes Texas and Oklahoma, who joined the conference in the 2024-25 season.
Where is the 2026 SEC Women’s Tournament?
The tournament is held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. This has become the premier neutral-site home for SEC women’s basketball.
What channel is the SEC Women’s Championship on in 2026?
The 2026 SEC Women’s Championship game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on Sunday, March 8.
Expert Analysis Update: The Wildcat Trap?
Quick Take: #5 Oklahoma avoided disaster by pulling away from #12 Florida in the final minutes. The Sooners’ win keeps the bracket somewhat aligned, but the real storyline of the day is #9 Kentucky’s decisive victory over #8 Georgia. The Wildcats now advance to face #1 seeded South Carolina tomorrow morning. This sets up a dangerous trap game for the undefeated Gamecocks; Kentucky’s veteran backcourt could give South Carolina trouble if they start slow in Greenville.
You can checkout the Friday Quarterfinal Frenzy schedule here.
2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament Schedule and Bracket
The winner of the 2026 Big Ten Women’s basketball tournament earns the conference’s automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. If you are looking for a printable bracket to complete your bracketology (or follow the action after Selection Sunday), we’ve got you covered.
