2026 Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket, Schedule, and Viewing Guide The 2026 Big East women’s basketball tournament is set to begin this week, with the top-seeded Connecticut Huskies poised to dominate the competition. UConn, which finished the regular season with a perfect 31-0 record, will face a daunting path to the championship, but their dominance this season makes them the clear favorite. The Huskies’ 47-game winning streak, the longest in NCAA women’s basketball history, and their average margin of victory—over 37 points per game—underscore their overwhelming strength. Only two previous UConn teams had a higher average win margin, highlighting the program’s unparalleled dominance. The tournament will be held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, with games broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN. Villanova, the No. 2 seed, will be the Huskies’ most formidable early-round challenge, having lost to UConn by a combined 63 points in their two regular-season matchups. However, the Wildcats’ 16-4 conference record ensures they will be a tough opponent in the quarterfinals. Other notable teams include No. 3 Seton Hall, which advanced to the quarterfinals after a thrilling overtime victory over St. John’s, and No. 5 Creighton, which defeated Marquette in a close matchup. The tournament schedule kicks off on Friday, March 6, with the first-round games. UConn quickly advanced to the quarterfinals, crushing No. 8 Georgetown by 45 points. Villanova also moved on after a 8-point win over Providence, while Seton Hall edged out St. John’s in a low-scoring contest. The semifinals will feature UConn against Creighton on Sunday, March 8, followed by a matchup between Villanova and the winner of the earlier semifinal.#big_east #peacock #mohegan_sun_arena #connecticut_huskies #nbc_sn
