The road to the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four has finally found it’s way to Phoenix and only three games remain until a national champion is crowned. The Final Four gets caps off with UCLA vs Texas in the second of two all-No. 1 seed affairs on Friday.
USA TODAY Sports’ college basketball experts have been on the ground in Phoenix this week covering every angle of the matchup. Here’s everything you need to know — including how to watch, betting odds and bold predictions for each team — before the Bruins and Longhorns tip off.
Stay up to date with USA TODAY’s team of journalists covering the women’s NCAA Tournament throughout the 68-team dance.
UCLA vs Texas Final Four prediction
- Mitchel Northam: UCLA
- Nancy Armour: Texas
- Meghan Hall: UCLA
- Heather Burns: UCLA
Texas Final Four bold prediction
- Mitchel Northam: Rori Harmon will have a triple-double.
- Nancy Armour: Vic Schaefer’s jacket will be off before the second quarter.
- Meghan Hall: Jordan Lee hits eight 3-pointers in a single game.
- Heather Burns: Jordan Lee will have at least seven 3-pointers, breaking out of her slump.
UCLA Final Four bold prediction
- Mitchel Northam: Gianna Kneepkens will lead UCLA in scoring.
- Nancy Armour: Lauren Betts won’t reach double figures.
- Meghan Hall: UCLA loses in the Final Four semifinal for the second straight year.
- Heather Burns: UCLA will come from behind in both games to win its first championshipt of her slump.
No. 1 UCLA vs No. 1 Texas odds
- Opening Moneyline: Texas (-135), UCLA (+114)
- Opening Spread: Texas (-1.5)
- Opening Total: 133.5
How to Watch UCLA vs Texas in the Final Four
No. 1 UCLA takes on No. 1 Texas at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 3 at 9:30 PM The game is airing on ESPN.
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2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament full schedule
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet 16
- March 29-30: Elite 8
- April 3: Final Four
- April 5: National Championship
