The 2026 women's NCAA tournament kicks off Friday with ESPN providing live coverage across its networks. Top-seeded Virginia Tech faces Oregon in a marquee matchup starting at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, while Texas, the No. 1 seed, takes on Missouri State at 4 p.m. on ESPN. The day features other significant games including Nebraska vs. Baylor on ESPN and South Dakota State vs. Washington on ESPNews. ESPN reporters will track all 16 games live from Austin, Texas, and Norman, Oklahoma.