2025 DII Women’s Basketball Championship Set to Begin

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The anticipation for the 2025 DII Women’s Basketball Championship is officially building as the selection show took place on Sunday, March 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET, streamed live on NCAA.com. The tournament, featuring a total of 64 teams, includes 23 automatic qualifying teams that secured their spots through conference tournaments.

Teams from across the country will compete for glory, with their paths to the championship determined in regional matchups, which will identify the eight quarterfinalists heading to the Women’s Elite Eight. These pivotal games are scheduled to be held at UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh from March 24-28.

The reigning champions, Minnesota State, will look to defend their title after a successful campaign last season where they topped Texas Woman’s in a thrilling championship match. Minnesota State’s strong performance has set high expectations for the coming tournament.

For fans wanting to track the action, there is a way to follow along with the tournament. The NCAA has released an interactive bracket available online for viewers to keep track of teams and matchups as they develop. A printable version of the bracket is also available for those who like to have a physical copy to mark their picks and follow the tournament closely.

The history of the DII women’s basketball championship is rich, with past champions continuing to influence the competition. The full list of champions dating back to 1982 provides context for the excitement and rivalry surrounding this year’s event.

As the tournament approaches, fans and teams alike are gearing up for what promises to be another exciting season of collegiate basketball.