NCAA women's tournament unveils big bracket rule change: What it means for top 16 seeds, why it's happening

The NCAA women's basketball tournament is introducing a significant bracket rule change that will take effect starting in 2027. The change will alter how the top 16 seeds are handled on Selection Sunday, modifying the structure of the bracket reveal and seeding process. The reform is designed to update the tournament format, though full details of the implementation are set to be announced ahead of the 2027 season.