This will start in March in the 43rd year of the women's NCAA Tournament. The NCAA sharing March Madness revenue with its member schools has long been a feature of the men’s tournament. The lack of a units system for the women’s tournament has been a point of sharp criticism.

In a move to help close the pay gap between men and women in college sports, the NCAA will now pay Division I women's basketball teams who play in March Madness games starting this year.