ESPN Networks to Present Converage of Entire NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship

By: Mar. 21, 2016
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ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and WatchESPN will combine to show the entire the 2016 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Presented by Capital One. Play culminates with the NCAA Women's National Championship game on Tuesday, April 5, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN from Indianapolis.

The top four seeds - Baylor, Connecticut, Notre Dame and South Carolina - are all playing home games for the first and second rounds with the format of the top 16 seeds hosting (note: No. 4 Michigan State will not be hosting due to a conflict at the Breslin Center). ESPN2 is home to all first-round games, including a full national window showcasing top-seeded UConn vs. No. 16 Robert Morris on Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. Regionalized coverage includes Baylor against No. 16 Idaho at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 18, followed by South Carolina vs. No. 16 Jacksonville at 7 p.m. and Notre Dame facing No. 16 NC A&T at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.

New this season, the second-round times and networks will be announced following the completion of first-round action on each day.

The final 15 games of the tournament, beginning with the Regional Semifinals, will have national telecast windows on ESPN or ESPN2, as well as WatchESPN.

Games will be available through WatchESPN, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider.

Additional NCAA Championship content will be available across multiple platforms, including espnW.com, SPORTSCENTER and ESPN International.



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