The 19-team field for the 2026 NCAA women's college bowling national championship has been narrowed to four clubs. Jacksonville State, Wichita State, Vanderbilt and Arkansas State will compete for the title this week at Yorktown Lanes in Parma Heights, Ohio. The champion will be determined by the best-of-seven Baker game, and the championship game will air on ESPNU.
Below are key facts about the 2026 NCAA Women's College Bowling National Championship:
How can fans watch?
Fans can watch all the action on the ESPN app and the NCAA Broadcast Center.
What is the schedule?
*All times Eastern
April 10
Semifinals
9 a.m.: Game 1: No. 1 Jacksonville State vs. No. 4 Wichita State,
9 a.m.: Game 2: No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 3 Arkansas State
3 pm: Match 3 – Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2
3 pm: Match 4 – Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2
April 11
finals
9 am: Match 5 – Winner of Match 4 vs. Loser of Match 3
6:30 pm: Final – Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 5 on ESPNU
Recent NCAA Women's Bowling Champions
2025: Youngstown State
2024: Jacksonville State
2023: Vanderbilt
2022: McKendree
2021: Snowfall
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