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UConn guard Paige Bueckers speaks to the media ahead of the 2025 NCAA Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
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Women's 2025 March Madness Final Four: How to watch South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas Longhorns and UConn Huskies vs. UCLA Bruins

By Jess Barnes  |  Last updated Apr 3, 2025 4:33 PM ET
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We're nearing the end of March Madness and by Monday, April 7th, 2025, we'll find out who will be named the 2025 NCAA champions for Men and Women's college basketball. 

But first, the last four women's teams will come to Tampa, Florida, on Friday, April 4th, to play in the Final Four. Here's how to catch all the action.

When are the Final Four matchups for Women's 2025 March Madness, and what are the matchups?

We’ve got 2 matchups on Friday, April 4th, 2025

Friday, April 4th, 2025 Women's Final Four Matchups

South Carolina vs. Texas

  • Matchup: (1) South Carolina Gamecocks vs. (1) Texas Longhorns
  • Time: 4:00 PM (PST), 5:00 PM (MST), 7:00 PM (EST)
  • Broadcast: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews
  • Streaming: Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DIRECTV STREAM

UConn vs. UCLA

Where to watch and stream the Women's 2025 March Madness Final Four

  • ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews will be your broadcast stations for catching the Women's Final Four. 
  • Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling TV will be your livestreaming platforms to catch the 2025 Final Four on Friday, April 7th. 

You can also catch the livestream with any of the providers below:

Provider
 Deal 
Sling TV
  50% off first month 
Hulu + Live TV
  3-day free trial 
ESPN+
  Exclusive deal 
DIRECTV STREAM
  5-day free trial 

Final Four 2025: Picks and Hot Takes for the Final Four (Fifth Round)

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas Longhorns

Odds: South Carolina is a 4.5-point favorite.

Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks

Hot take: The Gamecocks are easily taking this matchup. They are currently on an 11-game winning streak extending through the tournament, and the Longhorns don't have the stamina to stop the point production of South Carolina.

UConn Huskies vs. UCLA Bruins

Odds: UConn is an 8.5-point favorite. 

Pick: UConn Huskies

Hot take: UConn is predicted to take the entire tournament. While Lauren Betts, standing at 6'7", is a dynamic center for the Bruins and an immense asset to the UCLA starting 5, she's not better than UConn's Paige Bueckers — no Women's NCAA basketball player currently is...

Watch with Sling TV and get 50% off your first month

Sling TV is the one of the most affordable and easiest ways to stream the women’s 2025 Final Four this year. The Sling Orange plan includes ESPN in its lineup, which will give you immediate courtside action.

Sign up for Sling TV

Watch with Hulu + Live TV and get in 3-day free trial

Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN in its 90+ channel lineup, which gets you the action for both Women's 2025 Final Four matchups. Plus, if you subscribe to the Disney Bundle, your Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial will give the Disney on-demand content library as well. 

Sign up for Hulu + Live TV

Watch with DIRECTV STREAM and get a 5-day free trial

New subscribers to DIRECTV STREAM get a 5-day free trial and access to ESPN, meaning you get front-row access to Paige Bueckers dropping buckets on the soon-to-be-eliminated UCLA Bruins in the Final Four. 

Sign up for DIRECTV STREAM

FAQs

What is the Women's 2025 March Madness Final Four?

This quirky name applies to the NCAA Women's March Madness championship semifinals. There are 4 teams left with a matchup for each — hence, the Final Four. The winners of these matchups advance to the 2025 NCAA March Madness Championship.

What round is the Women's 2025 March Madness Final Four?

Technically speaking, it is the fifth round of the NCAA Women's March Madness tournament. First Round, Second Round, Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four, and The NCAA March Madness Championship. The First Round goes from 64 teams to 32 teams. The Second Round goes from 32 teams to 16 teams. The Third Round (Sweet Sixteen) goes from 16 teams to 8 teams, The Fourth Round (Elite Eight) goes from 8 teams to 4 teams, the Fifth Round (Final Four) goes from 4 teams to 2 — creating the final bracket for the NCAA Championship. 

What teams are in the 2025 March Madness Final Four?

We got a strong lineup of three No. 1 ranked seeds and one No. 2 ranked seed: (1) South Carolina Gamecocks vs. (1) Texas Longhorns and (2) UConn Huskies vs. (1) UCLA Bruins. 

Jess is a writer, editor, and Cleveland sports fan. She previously worked for TV Guide and Cord Cutters News where she covered all things streaming and sports.