For a complete breakdown of key dates and how to watch every Elite 8 game from the NCAA women’s tournament, we’ve got you covered.
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How to watch UCLA vs. Duke:
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 3 pm eastern time
TV channel: alphabet
Transmission: Unlimited ESPN, DirecTV and more
When is UCLA vs. Duke? game?
The UCLA vs. Duke is Sunday, March 29. Kickoff is at 3 pm ET.
Where to watch UCLA vs. duke game:
The UConn vs. Notre Dame March Madness will air on ABC. Don’t have access to live TV? You can watch the game with an ESPN Unlimited subscription or check out a free trial of a live TV streaming service.
where to stream March Madness games without cable:
All games in the 2026 women’s March Madness Tournament will air on ESPN Unlimited, including those on ABC. You’ll also be able to access all the games on live TV services like DirecTV.
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2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Game Schedule
The following is the Elite 8 schedule for all teams participating in this year’s March Madness tournament.
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All times Eastern.
Sunday, March 29 (Elite Eight)
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No. 1 UConn vs. No. 6 Notre Dame: 1 p.m. (ABC)
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No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 3 Duke: 3 p.m. (ABC)
2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule:
The calendar and venues of the women’s tournament:
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Selection Sunday:8 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15 on ESPN -
Second round:March 22-23 -
Sweet 16:March 27-28 in Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA -
elite eight: March 29 and 30 in Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA
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Final four: Friday, April 3, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ
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NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 5, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ