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The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) State Farm 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 State Farm 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.

Alabama, Florida A&M, Florida State, North Carolina, Purdue, Texas Tech, UCF and USF will compete in the third annual WBCA Showcase on Nov. 19, 21 and 22, 2026, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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.’’