The field is set for the regional semifinals! After a chaotic opening weekend, the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament has narrowed to the Sweet 16. We have the 2026 Women’s Sweet 16 printable bracket for you here. The road to the Final Four in Phoenix now runs through Fort Worth and Sacramento, with some massive matchups scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
Forget about those messy, hand-drawn brackets. We have updated our v1.0 Printable Women’s Sweet 16 Bracket PDF with the official matchups, regions, times, and TV networks. This high-contrast, landscape 11×8.5 resource is designed as a clean, utility-first tool for desktop and mobile users.
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2026 Women’s Sweet 16: The Schedule and Path to Phoenix
Here’s the 2026 Women’s Sweet 16 schedule for you. Our updated v1.0 bracket accurately reflects the two parallel paths that will define the tournament. Here is the complete regional semifinal schedule, visualized on your printable PDF. You can also checkout our March Madness Bingo generator if you are looking to add some more fun to watching the games this weekend.
Left Bracket Path: Fort Worth 1 & Sacramento 4 (Converging to Final Four 1)
The left side of the bracket (Fort Worth 1 and Sacramento 4 regions) is entirely focused on a massive Friday, March 27 triple-header on ESPN. This path is defined by championship experience and explosive potential.
- FORT WORTH 1 (Matchup 1): (2) Vanderbilt vs. (6) Notre Dame | 2:30 PM ET | ESPN
- FORT WORTH 1 (Matchup 2): (1) UConn vs. (4) North Carolina | 5:00 PM ET | ESPN
- SACRAMENTO 4 (Matchup 1): (1) South Carolina vs. (4) Oklahoma | 5:00 PM ET | ESPN
- SACRAMENTO 4 (Matchup 2): (3) TCU vs. (10) Virginia | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
The winner of the Fort Worth 1 region will play the winner of the Sacramento 4 region in the Final Four.
Right Bracket Path: Sacramento 2 & Fort Worth 3 (Converging to Final Four 2)
The right side of the bracket (Sacramento 2 and Fort Worth 3 regions) splits its schedule across Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. This path offers dynamic guard play, elite scoring, and iconic programs battling on ESPN and ABC.
- SACRAMENTO 2 (Matchup 1): (1) UCLA vs. (4) Minnesota | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN (Friday)
- SACRAMENTO 2 (Matchup 2): (2) LSU vs. (3) Duke | 10:00 PM ET | ESPN (Friday)
- FORT WORTH 3 (Matchup 1): (2) Michigan vs. (3) Louisville | 12:30 PM ET | ABC (Saturday)
- FORT WORTH 3 (Matchup 2): (1) Texas vs. (5) Kentucky | 3:00 PM ET | ABC (Saturday)
The winner of the Sacramento 2 region will play the winner of the Fort Worth 3 region in the Final Four.
2026 Women’s Sweet 16 Printable Bracket
Here’s the 2026 Women’s Sweet 16 printable bracket for you. It is in image format below, and you can download our PDF here.
2026 Women’s Sweet 16 FAQ
Q: When does the 2026 Women’s Sweet 16 start?
The regional semifinals begin on Friday, March 27, 2026, with six games scheduled. The remaining two Sweet 16 matchups will take place on Saturday, March 28.
Q: Where are the 2026 Women’s Basketball Regionals located?
In 2026, the NCAA utilizes a two-site regional format:
- Fort Worth Regional: Dickies Arena | Fort Worth, TX (Host: TCU)
- Sacramento Regional: Golden 1 Center | Sacramento, CA (Host: Sacramento State)
Q: How do the regions match up in the Final Four?
Based on the 2026 tournament structure:
- The winner of the Fort Worth 1 region plays the winner of the Sacramento 4 region.
- The winner of the Sacramento 2 region plays the winner of the Fort Worth 3 region.
Q: What channel is the Women’s NCAA Tournament on?
Games are broadcast across the ESPN family of networks. Friday’s Sweet 16 games are primarily on ESPN, while Saturday’s early window features a doubleheader on ABC.
Q: Where is the 2026 Women’s Final Four?
The Final Four and National Championship will be held at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The semifinals are Friday, April 3, and the Championship is Sunday, April 5.
