Introduction to Women’s March Madness

It’s the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans across the country. The first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament tips off on Friday, one day after the men’s tournament gets underway in full. The women’s tournament will begin at the home courts for the No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 seeds in each regional. From there, the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight will be held in Spokane, Washington, (Regionals 1 and 4) and Birmingham, Alabama (Regionals 2 and 3) before the tournament concludes with the Final Four in Tampa, Florida.

States with Teams in 2025 Women’s March Madness

How far is the road to Tampa for the 68 teams in this year’s tournament? Let’s break down where each school is located and which states have the most teams in Women’s March Madness.

Number of States with Teams

Thirty-six states are represented in the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

States with the Most Teams

California, North Carolina and Virginia are tied at the top with five teams apiece. California has two No. 1 seeds in UCLA and USC, while North Carolina has a pair of No. 2 seeds in Duke and NC State. Richmond is the highest seed out of Virginia as a No. 8. Texas is next on the list with four teams in the tournament. Florida, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee each have three teams in the bracket.

2025 Women’s March Madness Teams by State

Here is the full state-by-state breakdown for this year’s Women’s March Madness:

• Alabama: Alabama (No. 5, Regional 2)
• Arizona: Grand Canyon (No. 13, Regional 1)
• Arkansas: Arkansas State (No. 15, Regional 4)
• California:
  • California (No. 8, Regional 4)
  • San Diego State (No. 14, Regional 1)
  • UCLA (No. 1, Regional 1)
  • UC San Diego (No. 16, Regional 1, First Four)
  • USC (No. 1, Regional 4)
• Connecticut:
  • Fairfield (No. 12, Regional 4)
  • UConn (No. 2, Regional 4)
• Florida:
  • Florida Gulf Coast (No. 14, Regional 4)
  • Florida State (No. 6, Regional 1)
  • South Florida (No. 12, Regional 3)
• Georgia: Georgia Tech (No. 9, Regional 1)
• Illinois: Illinois (No. 8, Regional 3)
• Indiana:
  • Ball State (No. 12, Regional 1)
  • Indiana (No. 9, Regional 2)
  • Notre Dame (No. 3, Regional 3)
• Iowa:
  • Iowa (No. 6, Regional 4)
  • Iowa State (No. 11, Regional 3, First Four)
• Kansas: Kansas State (No. 5, Regional 4)
• Kentucky:
  • Kentucky (No. 4, Regional 4)
  • Louisville (No. 7, Regional 3)
  • Murray State (No. 11, Regional 4)
• Louisiana:
  • LSU (No. 3, Regional 1)
  • Southern (No. 16, Regional 1, First Four)
• Maryland: Maryland (No. 4, Regional 2)
• Massachusetts: Harvard (No. 10, Regional 1)
• Michigan:
  • Michigan (No. 6, Regional 3)
  • Michigan State (No. 7, Regional 1)
• Mississippi:
  • Mississippi State (No. 9, Regional 4)
  • Ole Miss (No. 5, Regional 1)
• Montana: Montana State (No. 13, Regional 3)
• Nebraska:
  • Creighton (No. 9, Regional 3)
  • Nebraska (No. 10, Regional 3)
• New Jersey:
  • Fairleigh Dickinson (No. 15, Regional 3)
  • Princeton (No. 11, Regional 3, First Four)
• New York: Columbia (No. 11, Regional 2, First Four)
• North Carolina:
  • Duke (No. 2, Regional 2)
  • High Point (No. 16, Regional 3, First Four)
  • NC State (No. 2, Regional 1)
  • North Carolina (No. 3, Regional 2)
  • UNC Greensboro (No. 16, Regional 4)
• Ohio: Ohio State (No. 4, Regional 3)
• Oklahoma:
  • Oklahoma (No. 3, Regional 4)
  • Oklahoma State (No. 7, Regional 4)
• Oregon:
  • Oregon (No. 10, Regional 2)
  • Oregon State (No. 14, Regional 2)
• Pennsylvania: Lehigh (No. 15, Regional 2)
• South Carolina: South Carolina (No. 1, Regional 2)
• South Dakota: South Dakota State (No. 10, Regional 4)
• Tennessee:
  • Tennessee (No. 5, Regional 3)
  • Tennessee Tech (No. 16, Regional 2)
  • Vanderbilt (No. 7, Regional 2)
• Texas:
  • Baylor (No. 4, Regional 1)
  • Stephen F. Austin (No. 14, Regional 3)
  • TCU (No. 2, Regional 3)
  • Texas (No. 1, Regional 3)
• Utah:
• Vermont: Vermont (No. 15, Regional 1)
• Virginia:
  • George Mason (No. 11, Regional 1)
  • Liberty (No. 13, Regional 4)
  • Norfolk State (No. 13, Regional 2)
  • Richmond (No. 8, Regional 1)
  • William & Mary (No. 16, Regional 3, First Four)
• Washington: Washington (No. 11, Regional 2, First Four)
• West Virginia: West Virginia (No. 6, Regional 2)
• Wisconsin: Green Bay (No. 12, Regional 2)

States Without Teams in 2025 Women’s March Madness

Which states do not have a team in 2025 Women’s March Madness? Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island and Wyoming do not have schools in the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

Conclusion

The 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament promises to be an exciting event with teams from 36 states participating. The diversity in team locations adds to the tournament’s appeal, showcasing talent from across the country. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect intense competition and surprising upsets, making this year’s March Madness one to remember.

FAQs

• Q: How many states are represented in the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament?
  • A: Thirty-six states are represented.
• Q: Which states have the most teams in the tournament?
  • A: California, North Carolina, and Virginia are tied with five teams each.
• Q: Where will the Final Four be held?
  • A: The Final Four will be held in Tampa, Florida.
• Q: How many teams are participating in the tournament?
  • A: There are 68 teams participating.
• Q: When does the tournament start?
  • A: The first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament tips off on Friday.