March Madness 2026: How to watch the NC State vs. Tennessee first-round game at the women's NCAA basketball tournament

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Zamareya Jones and the NC State Wolfpack play the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the women's March Madness tournament, here's how to watch. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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For the second time this season, the NC State women's basketball team will face Tennessee on the court; the two have been paired up in the first round of the 2026 March Madness tournament. NC State, ranked No. 7 in the NCAA tournament, defeated No. 10 Tennessee 80-77 when the two teams met during their season opener back in November. Will Tennessee get its revenge in the postseason? We'll find out soon enough; the NC State vs. Tennessee game is this Friday, March 20, at 8 p.m. ET, and it airs on ESPN.

For a complete breakdown of key dates and how to watch every game, we've got you covered. Here's a look at how to watch the entire tournament from the first round to the Championship Final.

How to watch NC State vs. Tennessee at the women's March Madness tournament:​

Date: March 20, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, Fubo, DirecTV and more

When is the NC State vs. Tennessee game? ​

The NC State vs. Tennessee first-round basketball game is on Friday, March 20. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to watch the NC State vs. Tennessee game:​

The NC State vs. Tennessee March Madness game will air on ESPN.

Where to stream March Madness games without cable: ​

Every game of the 2026 women's March Madness Tournament will stream on ESPN Unlimited. You'll also be able to access every game on live TV services like Sling, Fubo, and DirecTV.

2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament game schedule​

The following is the First Round schedule for all teams participating in this year's March Madness tournament.

All times Eastern.

First Round:

Friday, March 20

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  11:30 a.m.: No. 3 Duke vs. No. 14 Charleston (ESPN2)
  
  
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  12 p.m.: No. 3 TCU vs. No. 14 UC San Diego (ESPN)
  
  
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  1:30 p.m. ET: No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 9 Virginia Tech (ESPN2)
  
  
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  2 p.m.: No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 11 Nebraska (ESPN)
  
  
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  2:30 p.m.: No. 6 Washington vs. No. 11 South Dakota State (ESPN News)
  
  
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  3 p.m.: No. 5 Maryland vs. No. 12 Murray State (ESPNU)
  
  
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  3:30 p.m.: No. 5 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Gonzaga (ESPN2)
  
  
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  4 p.m.: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 Missouri State (ESPN)
  
  
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  5:30 p.m.: No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 15 Holy Cross (ESPN2)
  
  
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  5:30 p.m.: No. 4 North Carolina vs. No. 13 Western Illinois (ESPN News)
  
  
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  6 p.m.: No. 2 LSU vs. No. 15 Jacksonville (ESPN)
  
  
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  6 p.m.: No. 4 Minnesota vs. No. 13 Green Bay (ESPNU)
  
  
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  7:30 p.m.: No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Colorado State (ESPN News)
  
  
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  8 p.m.: No. 7 NC State vs. No. 10 Tennessee (ESPN)
  
  
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  8:30 p.m.: No. 7 Texas Tech vs. No. 10 Villanova (ESPNU)
  
  
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  10 p.m.: No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 13 Idaho (ESPN)
  

Saturday, March 21

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  11:30 p.m.: No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Howard (ESPN2)
  
  
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  12 p.m.: No. 3 Louisville vs. No. 14 Vermont (ESPN)
  
  
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  1 p.m.: No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 16 Samford/Southern (ABC)
  
  
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  1:30 p.m.: No. 7 Georgia vs. No. 10 Virginia/Arizona State (ESPN2)
  
  
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  2 p.m.: No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 11 Fairfield (ESPN)
  
  
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  2:30 p.m.: No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 James Madison (ESPNU)
  
  
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  2:30 p.m.: No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 11 Rhode Island (ESPN News)
  
  
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  3 p.m.: No. 1 UConn vs. No. 16 UTSA (ABC)
  
  
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  3:30 p.m.: No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 USC (ESPN2)
  
  
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  4 p.m.: No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson (ESPN)
  
  
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  5 p.m.: No. 4 West Virginia vs. No. 13 Miami (Ohio) (ESPNU)
  
  
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  5:30 p.m.: No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 9 Syracuse (ESPN2)
  
  
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  7 p.m.: No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 High Point (ESPN News)
  
  
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  7:30 p.m.: No. 8 Oklahoma State vs. No. 9 Princeton (ESPN2)
  
  
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  9:30 p.m.: No. 7 Illinois vs. No. 10 Colorado (ESPN2)
  
  
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  10 p.m.: No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 16 California Baptist (ESPN)
  

2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament schedule:​

The schedule and locations for the women's tournament:

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  Selection Sunday: 8 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on ESPN
  
  
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  First Four: March 18-19
  
  
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  First round: March 20-21
  
  
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  Second round: March 22-23
  
  
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  Sweet 16: March 27-28 in Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA
  
  
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  Elite Eight: March 29-30 in Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA
  
  
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  Final Four: Friday, April 3, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ
  
  
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  NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 5, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ
  

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