2025 WBCA Showcase
November 20-23, 2025
Orlando, Florida
Teams
About
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Showcase is an annual premier women’s college basketball event held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. This exciting showcase features some of the nation’s top teams competing in an immersive basketball experience, blending elite competition with the magic of Disney.
Originally launched in 2024, the WBCA Showcase celebrates the growth of women’s college basketball and the power of sports to inspire and unite. The event is a collaboration between the WBCA, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Disney, providing an unparalleled platform for teams, fans, and coaches to connect and celebrate the game we love.
Baylor, Central Missouri, Davidson, Iowa, Miami (Florida), Missouri, Washington State and West Florida will compete in the second annual WBCA Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today. The college women’s basketball event played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be held Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 20-23, 2025.
Baylor, Davidson, Iowa and Miami each will play two NCAA Division I games on Thursday and Saturday. Missouri and Washington State will play a Division I game on Sunday. Central Missouri and West Florida will face off in an NCAA Division II matchup on Friday. Additional games may be announced at a later date.
2025 Matchups
Here are this year’s matchups (all times Eastern Standard Time):
Thursday, Nov. 20
Miami vs. Davidson, 6:30 p.m.
Baylor vs. Iowa, 9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21
West Florida vs. Central Missouri, 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Baylor vs. Davidson, 5:30 p.m.
Iowa vs. Miami, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Washington State vs. Missouri, 3 p.m.
ESPN Wide World of Sports
at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida
All games will be played in State Farm Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which has a storied history of hosting elite men’s and women’s college basketball events including the ESPN Events Invitational that has been held there since 2006.
“The WBCA Showcase will offer a new way for college basketball and Disney fans to come together to celebrate incredible athletes competing at The Most Magical Place On Earth,” said Jorge Senior. “We are thrilled that women’s college basketball is coming back to ESPN Wide World of Sports.”
“Women’s college basketball has a storied history, and the WBCA has put together an impressive field of high-caliber teams that will continue to propel the sport’s growing popularity,’’ said ESPN Wide World of Sports Vice President Adam Ball. “With our world-class facilities and guest service, this tournament is going to be yet another top-notch event at our sports complex that offers fans, coaches and players an experience they can’t get anywhere else.’’
2025 WBCA Showcase Tickets On Sale Now
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Email Ellie Mackay at emackay@wbca.org
WBCA Showcase History and Records
WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew chats with Christy Thomaskutty and Kelly Burke about the WBCA State Farm Showcase and the impactful initiatives of the WBCA
WBCA VP Jose Fernandez talks about WBCA membership, innovative programming, and how the WBCA Showcase is making an impact in growing the game.
A true trailblazer in women’s basketball, Marian Washington has paved the way for countless players and coaches. From her historic career at Kansas to coaching Team USA to Olympic gold, her impact on the game is unmatched.
