2025 NCAA Women's Final Four: What You Need to Know

The stage is set for an electrifying weekend of women's college basketball as the 2025 NCAA Women's Final Four tips off in Tampa, Florida. This year's semifinals feature powerhouse programs and future WNBA stars battling for a spot in the national championship game.

Semifinal Matchup Breakdown

(1) Texas Longhorns vs (1) South Carolina Gamecocks

• Time: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+
• Storylines:
  • Defending champion South Carolina seeks its 5th straight Final Four appearance under Dawn Staley
  • Texas makes its first Final Four since 2003 behind star guard Madison Booker
  • Clash of SEC and Big 12 powerhouses with contrasting styles

(2) UConn Huskies vs (1) UCLA Bruins

• Time: 9:30 PM ET on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+
• Storylines:
  • Paige Bueckers looks to lead UConn to its 12th national title
  • UCLA's Lauren Betts leads the top overall seed in program's first Final Four
  • Historic matchup between storied UConn program and rising UCLA powerhouse

Complete ESPN Coverage Schedule

Friday, April 4

• 6:00 PM: NCAA Women's Final Four Special Presented by Capital One (ESPN)
• 7:00 PM: Texas vs South Carolina Semifinal (ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+)
• 9:00 PM: NCAA Women's Final Four Update (ESPN)
• 9:30 PM: UConn vs UCLA Semifinal (ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+)

Sunday, April 6

• 2:00 PM: NCAA Women's Championship Special (ABC)
• 3:00 PM: National Championship Game (ABC/ESPN+/Disney+)

Supplementary Programming

• The Bird & Taurasi Show throughout both nights
• On the Rail and Beyond the Rim alternate coverage on ESPN+

Where to Watch

• TV: ESPN and ABC
• Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, NCAA March Madness Live app
• Radio: Westwood One national radio broadcast

Tournament Context

This year's Final Four features:

• 3 No. 1 seeds (UCLA, Texas, South Carolina)
• 1 No. 2 seed (UConn)
• Combined 15 national championships among the programs
• Potential No. 1 WNBA draft picks on display (Bueckers, Betts, Booker)

Follow ESPN's women's basketball hub for live updates, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes content throughout the tournament.