The women’s NCAA Tournament features teams traveling across the country to compete for the national title, with the championship game set for April 7 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Big Picture

The tournament showcases top women’s college basketball programs traveling varying distances for games, with some teams having shorter commutes while others undertake coast-to-coast journeys.

By the Numbers
  • Distance to first-round game for Oklahoma Sooners: 661 miles
  • Distance to first-round game for North Carolina Tar Heels: 174 miles
State of Play
  • Teams like Norfolk State face significant travel distances, while regional hosts enjoy shorter commutes.
  • First Four games and first-round actions are ongoing, narrowing down the original 68-team field.
What's Next

Teams will continue competing in the tournament, with games leading up to the championship match in Cleveland.

Bottom Line

The women’s NCAA Tournament sees diverse teams crisscrossing the country for games, highlighting the geographic range of competition in pursuit of the championship.