NCAA Women’s TV Audience

UConn has been the driver for the top women’s basketball championship games since ESPN began airing the event in 1996. The Huskies account for five of the top 10 championship games including the top two. Leading the way was UConn wrapping up an undefeated season in 2002.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship games since ESPN acquired rights in 1996 (ranked by audience)

NOTE: No tournament in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Compiled by Austin Karp
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