Another March Madness has arrived, and the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s College Basketball Tournament Bracket is set. All roads lead to the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, as the best teams in the nation take the floor in a single-elimination tournament from Wednesday, March 18, to Sunday, April 5.
Women’s March Madness 2026 at a Glance
- First Four: March 18-19
- First round: March 20-21
- Second round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET
- NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET
For the 31st year, the ESPN family of networks, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS will broadcast coverage of Women’s March Madness. From the First Four to the Final Four and national title game, all the drama on the floor can be found in the ESPN app.
Here’s how to watch Women’s March Madness games live without cable.
When to Watch
Women’s March Madness 2025
- Game time(s): 2025 Women’s March Madness Bracket
- Networks: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS
- Stream: DIRECTV | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | ESPN Unlimited
How to Watch 2026 Women’s March Madness Without Cable TV
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS will combine to bring all of the coverage during the women’s college basketball tournament throughout March Madness. With a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device, a subscription to a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will give you access to the ESPN family of networks and ABC. All games will stream live on the ESPN App.
ABC is also available to watch free with an antenna, and a tool like Antenna Direct will let you know which affiliates are available in your area.
Find out more about each streaming service, below.
Watch March Madness on ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited features all of ESPN’s coverage of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament for only $29.99 per month. The app includes coverage of March Madness 2026, the biggest leagues in sports, 10,000+ live events, WWE PLES, award-winning documentaries, and much more.
Watch March Madness Games on DIRECTV
With DIRECTV, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and each plan includes unlimited cloud DVR storage. New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing, which allows you to live stream March Madness for free online.
The base plan is the Entertainment package, which includes 90 live channels, and new subscribers can stream ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 for $84.99 for the first month (normally $89.99 per month). To unlock ESPNEWS and ESPNU, you’ll have to upgrade to the Choice package, which includes over 125 channels for only $59.99 per month for the first month. After the promotional discount, the package goes for $114.99 per month.
DIRECTV 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 the ESPN app.
Watch March Madness Live on Fubo
Fubo is noted for being a sports-oriented streaming service, as it carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU. The Pro plan offers ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 in a packed lineup of over 200 live channels and 100+ sporting events for only $73.99 per month.
Relive your favorite moments and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space. Adding ESPNU and ESPNEWS is as 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 270+ channels for $83.99 per month, and lock in your first month for $53.99.
With Fubo, new subscribers can get a free trial and save up to $30 on the first month.
Stream March Madness Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch ABC (in select markets), ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS is with Sling TV.
The Sling Orange package is only $45.99 per month, and it includes a lineup of 32+ channels with ESPN and ESPN2 featured. However, if you need ABC, then you’ll have to subscribe to the Sling Orange & Blue package for $60.99 per month. New subscribers can lock in the first month of Sling Orange & Blue for $29.99. Sling Orange is also available in Pass options: $4.99 for 1 Day, $9.99 for 3 Days, or $14.99 for 7 Days. To add ESPNU and ESPNEWS to the mix, you can add on Sports Extra for an additional $11 per month.
Never miss any of your favorite shows, movies, sports, or more with 50 hours of DVR storage included with each plan.
Watch March Madness on Hulu + Live TV
Stream over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $89.99 per month. Since Hulu + Live TV is a Disney-owned streaming platform, it is one of the most complete ways to watch ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and ESPN+. The base plan offers the full lineup, plus unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for 3 days.
Watch March Madness on YouTube TV
YouTube TV packs a robust lineup of ESPN platforms, so fans can stream March Madness live. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS are all available in a base plan of 100+ channels for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
New subscribers can save $75 over the first six months.