Basketball
EVENT DETAILS
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship is the premier collegiate women’s basketball tournament, featuring top programs competing in a 76-team single-elimination bracket for the national title. Teams advance through March Madness rounds, culminating in the Women’s Final Four and national championship game to determine the champion.
April 2 & 4, 2027
Columbus, OH
STATISTICS AND RECORDS
Explore stats and records from the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship, including player performances, Final Four history, and tournament milestones. Stay updated with key analytics and historic March Madness achievements.
CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
MANUALS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
RULES OF THE GAME
The NCAA playing rules help ensure fair, safe and consistent competition across NCAA championships and member institutions. Access the official playing rules and additional sport-specific resources below.
COMMITTEE INFORMATION & PROCEEDINGS
Division I Women's Basketball Committee
Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee Roster
The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee will ensure that appropriate oversight of women’s basketball is maintained, will enhance the development and public perception of the sport and make recommendations related to regular-season and postseason women’s basketball. The committee will prioritize enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience (academically and athletically), and in doing so, promote student-athletes’ personal growth and leadership development.
The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee will supervise qualifications and/or selection procedures for the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. The committee will review recommendations from the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee and process other issues related to the administration of the championship. The committee will assume many of the duties of the former NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee and will provide direction to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Rules Committee regarding playing rules. The committee will be comprised of representatives from each divisional subgroup.