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About

The inaugural WBCA Challenge tips off November 13 and 15, 2025, at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Featuring four 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament teams, Fairfield, North Carolina, South Florida, and UCLA, the two-day event will showcase elite competition and the rising excitement around women’s college basketball.

The WBCA Challenge is the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s second signature event, building on the success of the WBCA Showcase launched in 2024 at Walt Disney World Resort. Fans can expect four thrilling games in the heart of Las Vegas, hosted in the home of the two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for both players and fans.

2025 Matchups

Here is the schedule of games:

Thursday, Nov. 13

Fairfield vs. South Florida, 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST. (ESPNU)

North Carolina vs. UCLA, 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. (ESPN2)

Saturday, Nov. 15

South Florida vs. UCLA, 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. (ESPN+)

Fairfield vs. North Carolina, 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST. (ESPN+)