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Olivia Brown | NCAA | October 15, 2025

Divisions II and III to take part in streaming initiative for championships

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Divisions II and III will livestream more than 1,200 championship games free to fans for the 2025-26 academic year. This streaming initiative will enhance the visibility and accessibility of Division II and III championships.

Through a partnership with Hudl and TNT Sports, all rounds of team championships not already covered by existing ESPN or CBS agreements will be streamed free of charge on a centralized platform powered by Hudl. Fans will be able to watch these games via ncaa.com/champs-pass and the NCAA Championships Pass app, available on smart TVs.

“Hudl’s mission is to make sport more accessible and meaningful for teams, athletes and their communities,” said Mark Krug, senior director of elite fan partnerships at Hudl. “By livestreaming NCAA Division II and Division III championships, families, alumni and fans will get direct access to the moments that matter most, while helping student-athletes gain the visibility and recognition they deserve. Through this partnership, we are proud to elevate the visibility of these competitions and celebrate the hard work of these programs nationwide.”

Division II joins the partnership following the success of Division III’s streaming initiative, which attracted over 2.3 million viewers and generated more than 45.8 million minutes of viewing in 2024-25.

This agreement marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive coverage and greater exposure for Divisions II and III, ensuring fans can support their favorite teams and student-athletes from anywhere.

Further, every Division II and III championship will be promoted via the NCAA Fan Database, which has more than 13 million subscribers. Fans seeking to receive emails about ticket offers, livestreaming and much more for all NCAA Championships should enter their information in the NCAA Championship Preference Center.

“We are excited to continue this strategic partnership to enhance the Division II and III brands by providing seamless and free access to every round of our team championships. This initiative presents a unique opportunity to highlight the extraordinary talents of our student-athletes and the rich diversity of our institutions and conferences to a broader audience. Building on the impressive viewership data from last year, we confidently anticipate a surge in audience engagement for our upcoming Division II and III championships,” said Louise McCleary, vice president of Division III, and Terri Steeb Gronau, vice president of Division II.

Fall championships

Championship Rounds Date(s) games on NCAA.com
DII field hockey First Round
Semis/Final
Nov. 15
Nov. 21 and 23
7
DII men's soccer First/Second Rounds
Third Round
Quarterfinals
Semis/Final
Nov. 21 and 23
Nov. 30
Dec. 6
Dec. 12 and 14
39
DII women's soccer First/Second Rounds
Third Round
Quarterfinals
Semis/Final
Nov. 21 and 23
Nov. 30
Dec. 6
Dec. 11 and 13
55
DII women's volleyball Regionals
Quarterfinals*
Semis/Final*
Dec. 4-7
Dec. 11
Dec. 12-13
56
DIII field hockey First Round
Second/Third Round
Semis/Final
Nov. 12
Nov. 15-16
Nov. 21 and 23
27
DIII men's soccer First/Second Rounds
Sectionals
Semis/Final
Nov. 15-16
Nov. 22-23
Dec. 5 and 7
63
DIII women's soccer First/Second Rounds
Third Round
Semis/Final
Nov. 15-16
Nov. 22-23
Dec. 4 and 6
63
DIII women's volleyball Regionals
Quarterfinals*
Semis/Final*
Nov. 20-22
Dec. 3
Dec. 4 and 6
56

Winter Championships

Championship Rounds Date(s) Games on NCAA.com
DII men's basketball Regionals
Elite Eight (Quarters/Semis)*
Final**
March 13-17
March 25 and 27
April 5
56
DII women's basketball Regionals
Elite Eight (Quarters/Semis/Final)*
March 13-16
March 24-28
56
DIII men's basketball First/Second Rounds
Third Round
Quarters/Semis*
Final*
March 6-7
March 13-14
March 19 and 21
April 5
56
DIII women's basketball First/Second Rounds
Sectionals
Semis/Final*
March 6-7
March 13-14
March 19-21
60
DIII men's ice hockey First Round
Quarterfinals
Semis/Final
March 14
March 21
March 27 and 29
13
DIII women's ice hockey First Round
Quarterfinals
Semis/Final
March 14
March 21
March 27 and 29
12

Spring championships

CHampionship Rounds Date(s) Games on NCAA.com
DII baseball Regionals
Super Regionals
Finals
May 14-17
May 21-23
May 29 - June 6
126-153
DII softball Regionals
Super Regionals
Finals
May 14-16
May 21-22
May 28 - June 3
126-153
DII men's lacrosse Opening/First Rounds
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
May 6 and 10
May 10
May 17
May 24
17
DII women's lacrosse First/Second Rounds
Quarterfinals
Semis/Final
May 7 and 9
May 16
May 21 and 23
23
DII men's and women's tennis Regionals
Finals
May 11-12
May 19-23
21
DIII baseball Regionals
Super Regionals
Finals
May 15-17
May 22-23
May 29 - June 4
126-153
DIII men's lacrosse First Round
Second and Third Rounds
Quarterfinals and Semifinals
Final
May 6
May 9-10
May 16-17
May 24
39
DIII women's lacrosse First/Second Rounds
Regionals
Semis/Final
May 9-10
May 16-17
May 21 and 24
45
DIII softball Regionals
Super Regionals
Finals
May 14-16
May 21-22
May 28 - June 3
126-153
DIII men's volleyball First/Second/Quarters
Semis/Final
April 17-19
April 24 and 26
20

*Games available on ESPN platforms 
**Games available on CBS platforms

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