March Madness is officially here! The 2026 Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament bracket is being revealed today, setting the stage for three weeks of incredible college hoops.
For visually impaired fans and web radio enthusiasts, catching the live play-by-play action requires a slightly different strategy than the men’s tournament. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule and how to pull the live audio feeds on your smart speaker.
The 2026 Tournament Schedule
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Selection Sunday: March 15
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First Four: March 18–19
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First & Second Rounds: March 20–23
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Sweet 16 & Elite Eight: March 27–30
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Final Four & National Championship: April 3 & 5 (Live from Phoenix, AZ)
Listening to the Early Rounds (March 18–23) During the opening week of the tournament, not every women’s game is broadcast on a single national radio network. To catch the First Four through the Second Round, you will need to tune into the local radio feeds of the competing universities.
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How to listen: The easiest way to find these early games is through the TuneIn app or by using a specific voice command on your smart speaker. Try asking, “Play [College Name] women’s basketball radio” or “Play the Varsity Network.”
Listening to the Sweet 16 and Beyond (March 27–April 5) Once the tournament narrows down to the Sweet 16, finding the games gets much easier. Westwood One takes over as the official national audio partner, providing coast-to-coast, fully syndicated play-by-play for the remainder of the tournament.
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How to listen: You can pull these national broadcasts easily. Ask your smart speaker to “Play Westwood One Sports on TuneIn,” or if you have a linked premium account, “Play SiriusXM College Sports Radio.”
We will be keeping our ears to the dial as the tournament progresses. Pick your brackets, get your smart speakers ready, and enjoy the madness!
Until next time, keep the audio accessible.