1996 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament First and second rounds First and second rounds

| Region | Host_ | Venue | City | State_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | Clemson University | Littlejohn Coliseum | Clemson | South Carolina |
| Midwest | Texas Tech University | Lubbock Municipal Coliseum | Lubbock | Texas |
| West | Pennsylvania State University | Recreation Building (Rec Hall) | University Park | Pennsylvania |
| West | University of Colorado | CU Events Center (Coors Events Center) | Boulder | Colorado |
| West | Stanford University | Maples Pavilion | Stanford | California |
| West | University of Alabama | Coleman Coliseum | Tuscaloosa | Alabama |