Ehsan KassimUSA TODAY NETWORK
The day has arrived for the NCAA March Madness women's college basketball national championship game.
Undefeated No. 1 overallSouth Carolina (37-0)will take on 1 seed Iowa (34-4)at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Gameco*cks, led by coach Dawn Staley and star Kamilla Cardoso, are looking for their second national championship. The Hawkeyes, led by coach Lisa Bluder and star Caitlin Clark, are seeking their first national championship as they make their second straight appearance.
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The Gameco*cks' last loss was a 77-73 loss to the Hawkeyes in the Final Four last season. South Carolina is 108-3 in the previous three seasons, including winning the 2022 national championship. Iowa has reached the national championship game in back-to-back seasons, falling to LSU 102-85 in a thriller last year.
The matchup between the two programs is expected to break records regarding streaming and viewership. Clark and Iowa's Elite Eight game against Angel Reese and LSU is already the most viewed men's or women's basketball game on an ESPN platform ever. Here are some different ways to stream the game for free online or through various streaming services:
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How to watch the 2024 NCAA Tournament championship game for free without cable
The NCAA Tournament women's national championship game can be viewed for free on the NCAA March Madness live app.
How to watch, stream 2024 NCAA Tournament championship live
- Streaming:NCAA Women's March Madness Live app |ESPN+|Fubo (free trial)
Some paid streaming options for the women's national championship game include Fubo (which offers a free trial to select users), the ESPN app, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV stream.
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What time is the March Madness championship game?
- Date:Sunday, March 7
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland)
The 2024 women's national championship game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET on ABC at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. Both teams will receive a red carpet reception at 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., respectively. This marks the second time the Final Four site has been in Cleveland, with the last coming in 2007 when Pat Summitt and Tennessee beat Rutgers. Candace Parker was awarded the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player (MOP).
