2025 WBIT updated bracket, TV schedule, dates for women's basketball tournament
As the women's NCAA Tournament heads into the Sweet 16 this weekend, another one of women's college basketball's marquee postseason tournaments is already in the quarterfinals of the WBIT.
And by the time the first Sweet 16 game tips off on Friday, the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) will have its Final Four already set for the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Thursday's quarterfinals slate two Power 4-level conference programs in No. 3 seed Florida and Texas Tech at 6 p.m. ET in Gainesville, Florida.
Others competing for a spot in the semifinals include No. 1 seed James Madison, No. 2 seed Minnesota, No. 3 seed Belmont, No. 4 seeds Gonzaga and Villanova and Portland. The Pilots, who won a share of the WCC regular season title this year, is the only true "Cinderella team" left in the tournament, as Portland did not receive one of the top 16 "exempt" seeds in the 32-team field.
The Wildcats, who knocked off Big 5 foe and No. 1 seed SJU in the second round, are looking to make their second consecutive trip to Indianapolis for the WBIT semifinals. Denise Dillion's squad finished as the national runner-up in last year's inaugural WBIT.
So who will be heading to Indianapolis to play for a championship trophy?
Here's the latest on the WBIT, including a look at the updated bracket, schedule, tip-off times, TV channel information and more:
Watch the 2025 WBIT quarterfinals with ESPN+
WBIT 2025 remaining teams
Here's an updated look at who remains in the WNIT heading into Thursday's quaterfinals:
Seed in parentheses
- (1) James Madison
- (2) Minnesota
- (3) Florida
- (3) Belmont
- (4) Gonzaga
- (4) Villanova
- Texas Tech
- Portland
WBIT 2025 schedule
All times Eastern
Quarterfinals — Thursday, March 27
- Texas Tech at (3) Florida | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
- Portland vs. (4) Villanova | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
- Belmont at (1) James Madison | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
- (4) Gonzaga at (2) Minnesota | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Semifinals — Monday, March 31
- Game 1: Winner of Texas Tech/(3) Florida vs. (4) Gonzaga/(2) Minnesota | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
- Game 2: Winner of Portland/Villanova vs. Belmont/(1) James Madison | 5 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
Championship — Wednesday, April 2
- Championship: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 6 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
2025 WBIT Bracket
First Round
- (1) Virginia Tech 61, N.C. A&T 45
- Texas Tech 65, (4) Wyoming 48
- (3) Florida 83, Northern Iowa 71
- (2) UNLV 63, Hawaii 46
- (1) Colorado 73, Southern Louisiana 41
- (4) Gonzaga 67, UTSA 51
- (3) Missouri State 107, Oral Roberts 76
- (2) Minnesota 65, Toledo 53
- (1) James Madison 77, Davidson 50
- Marquette 74, (4) Drake 69
- (3) Belmont 64, Middle Tennessee 51
- Northern Arizona 71, (2) Arizona 69
- (1) SJU 69, UAlbany 40
- (4) Villanova 76, Boston College 70
- (3) Seton Hall 57, Quinnipiac 40
- Portland 69, (2) Stanford 68 (OT)
Second Round
- Texas Tech 69, (1) Virginia Tech 59
- (3) Florida 86, (2) UNLV 84
- (4) Gonzaga 64, (1) Colorado 55
- (2) Minnesota 78, (3) Missouri State 71
- (1) James Madison 80, Marquette 76 (OT)
- (3) Belmont 81, Northern Arizona 80
- (4) Villanova 62, (1) SJU 60
- Portland 61, (3) Seton Hall 55
WBIT quarterfinals
- Texas Tech at (3) Florida | Thursday, March 27 | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
- Portland vs. (4) Villanova | Thursday, March 27 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
- Belmont at (1) James Madison | Thursday, March 27 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
- (4) Gonzaga at (2) Minnesota | Thursday, March 27 | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
WBIT semifinals
- Game 1: Winner of Texas Tech/(3) Florida vs. (4) Gonzaga/(2) Minnesota | Monday, March 31 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
- Game 2: Winner of Portland/Villanova vs. Belmont/(1) James Madison | Monday, March 31 | 5 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
WBIT championship
- Championship: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | Wednesday, April 2 | 6 p.m. | ESPNU (Fubo)
What channel are WBIT games on? TV channel, streaming
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Streaming options: ESPN+ | ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
All four WBIT quarterfinals games will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+, ESPN's subscription streaming platform. The semifinals and championship game of the 2025 WBIT will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Streaming options for the WBIT semifinals and championship game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
When is the WBIT? Full schedule for 2025 tournament
- WBIT start date: Thursday, March 20
- WBIT championship: Wednesday, April 2
The 2025 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) got started on Thursday, March 20 with the first round. It is currently in the quarterfinal round of the postseason tournament, which will take place on Thursday, March 27 at four different college campuses around the country.
The semifinals and the championship games of the WBIT will take place on Monday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 2, respectively, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Here's a breakdown of the WBIT schedule:
- First round: Thursday, March 20
- Second round: Sunday, March 23
- Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 27
- Semifinals: Monday, March 31
- Championship: Wednesday, March 2
WBIT past champions
Here's a look at past WBIT champions, which was newly added to the women's college basketball format in 2024:
- 2024: Illinois
- 2025: TBD
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