TCU guard Clara Bielefeld (16) blocks the shot of UC San Diego guard Dymonique Maxie (10) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Schollmeier Arena in Fort Worth.
Bob Booth
Special to the Star-Telegram
If you’re planning to catch March Madness in Fort Worth this year, you’ve got two chances to see the action up close.
The women’s NCAA tournament is bringing both early-round games at TCU and regional matchups at Dickies Arena, all within a couple of weeks.
But before you lock in your plans, you’ll probably want to know how much tickets cost, what each session includes and when games actually tip off.
Prices can vary depending on the round, the seat and how early you buy, and some options are already climbing.
Here’s what to know.
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When are the NCAA women’s tournament games in Fort Worth?
You can catch early-round games first, then come back the next weekend for the regional rounds, all in Fort Worth.
The tournament starts at TCU, where rounds 1 and 2 will be played from March 20-23, at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.
Game sessions begin as early as 11 a.m., and each session includes multiple matchups, including TCU’s opening game vs UC San Diego.
After that, the tournament shifts to Dickies Arena for the regional rounds from March 27-30.
Game times are currently set for 1:30 p.m. on March 27, 11:30 a.m. on March 28, 12 p.m. on March 29 and 6 p.m. on March 30, featuring the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight.
How much do NCAA women’s March Madness tickets in Fort Worth cost?
Ticket prices depend on the round and whether you’re buying a single session or a package.
For the first-round games at TCU, all-session passes start around $86 and can go over $100, based on current resale listings.
At Dickies Arena, where the regional rounds will be played, prices are generally higher.
All-session passes for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games start at $228, while single-session tickets start at $80 per session for the best seats.
Some lower-level listings have appeared as low as $37 before fees.
What ticket options are available for March Madness in Fort Worth?
If you’re deciding what to buy, it really comes down to how many games you want to see and where you’re planning to go.
An all-session pass gets you into every game at that venue, while a single-session ticket covers one block of games on a specific day.
For first-round games at TCU, you can buy both all-session and single-session tickets through GoFrogs.com or by calling the TCU ticket office.
For games at Dickies Arena, tickets are available through platforms like Ticketmaster, StubHub and SeatGeek, where prices can change quickly depending on demand.
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