The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is an annual college basketball competition held in the United States. It features the top women's college teams from various conferences, competing for the national championship. The tournament typically takes place in March and April, culminating in the championship game. The tournament follows a single-elimination format, meaning that teams must win each game to advance. It includes 68 teams, with some receiving automatic bids by winning their conference tournaments, while others are selected based on their performance during the regular season. The event is widely followed and showcases the talent of female athletes in college sports.