It’s time for the bracket to be revealed. The 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament is just about set to get underway, but first, the committee must seed the teams from No. 1 to No. 68. That will all be announced on Sunday night when the teams will learn their fate.
Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks have won two of the last three NCAA Tournaments, but unlike last season when they went undefeated, they have a lot more competition this time around. After the major conference tournaments, it seems the No. 1 seeds have been locked in for South Carolina, UCLA, Texas and USC, as predicted by CBS Sports bracketologist Connor Groel.
Meanwhile, a loss in the ACC Tournament first round likely means Stanford will be missing the Big Dance for the first time since 1987. The 36-year streak is the second-longest actively running in women’s basketball, behind the Tennessee Lady Vols’ 42 consecutive appearances. Stanford won the 2021 national title, but the Cardinal are currently rebuilding after losing their key players from last season, conference realignment and longtime coach Tara VanDerveer retiring.
Women’s Bracketology: UCLA retakes top position as No. 1 seeds are locked up
Connor Groel
Women’s Bracketology: UCLA retakes top position as No. 1 seeds are locked up
UConn has won the most NCAA Tournaments with 11, the most recent coming in 2016. The Huskies have made 15 of the last 16 Final Fours — including a record-breaking 14 consecutive appearances from 2008-2022.
Where to watch Selection Sunday
When: Sunday, March 16 at 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Streaming: fubo (try for free)
A total of 32 teams automatically earn a ticket to the NCAA Tournament by winning their respective conference tournaments. Meanwhile, the rest of the field of 68 will be revealed on Selection Sunday.
The selection committee gives better seeding to those with a better resume. The criteria includes overall record, significant wins, strength of schedule and other factors listed here.
In women’s basketball, the top 16 teams get home-court advantage early in the tournament by hosting first- and second-round games.