All roads lead to Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the second annual Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT). The tournament will be broadcast on ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+ and you can stream live on Hulu + Live TV and other services.
The WBIT is set to tip off on Thursday, March 20, 2025, featuring a competitive 32-team field that offers fans an exciting glimpse into the depth of women’s college basketball talent. Established to provide postseason opportunities for teams that narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament, the WBIT has quickly become a platform for emerging programs to showcase their skills on a national stage. This year’s top seeds include Virginia Tech, James Madison, Saint Joseph’s, and Colorado, each earning their spot as the “first four out” of the NCAA women’s bracket.
Here’s how to watch the 2025 WBIT live on streaming services.
When to Watch
- First round: Thursday, March 20
- Second round: Sunday, March 23
- Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 27
- Semifinals: 2:30 and 5 p.m. ET on Monday, March 31
- Championship: 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2
How to Watch the 2025 WBIT Without Cable TV
Stream all of the action on the hardwood during the 2025 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament on ESPN2 and ESPNU on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Select games will stream on ESPN+ throughout the tournament.
Watch WBIT Games Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament games with DIRECTV STREAM. . The Choice package includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and over 125 channels for only $114.99 per month. For a limited time, you can get the Choice package for only $89.99 per month for the first three months. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch WBIT Games Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch live WBIT games on ESPN2, and ESPNU is with Sling Orange with the Sports Extra add-on. Starting at $56 per month, subscribers can watch live college basketball games and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the tournament’s biggest moments.
New subscribers can get half of their first month for a limited time.
Watch WBIT Games Live on Fubo
Catch live WBIT games and over 100 sporting events with Fubo. The base plan is the Pro plan and it offers ESPN in a packed lineup of over 200 live channels and 100+ sporting events for only $84.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space. Adding ESPNU and ESPNEWS is simple as both networks are part of the fubo Extra add-on for an additional $7.99 per month. Or you can upgrade to the Elite package of +280 channels for $94.99 per month
With Fubo, new subscribers can get a free trial and save $30 on the first month.
Watch WBIT Games Live on ESPN+
ESPN+ will simulstream select games during the WBIT and subscribers can watch for only $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. With ESPN+, subscribers gain access to thousands of hours of live sports, studio shows, award-winning 30 for 30 documentaries, and so much more.
Watch WBIT Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
Catch live WBIT games on ESPN2, ESPNU, and over 95 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV starting at $82.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live games on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch WBIT Games Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live WBIT games on ESPN2, and ESPNU for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.