1985 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament Round 1 venues Round 1 venues

| Region | Host_ | Venue | City | State_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | Ohio State University | St. John Arena | Columbus | Ohio |
| East | Old Dominion University | Old Dominion University Fieldhouse | Norfolk | Virginia |
| East | North Carolina State University | Reynolds Coliseum | Raleigh | North Carolina |
| East | Pennsylvania State University | Recreation Building (Rec Hall) | University Park | Pennsylvania |
| Mideast | University of Tennessee | Stokely Athletic Center | Knoxville | Tennessee |
| Mideast | University of Texas | Frank Erwin Center | Austin | Texas |
| Mideast | Western Kentucky University | E.A. Diddle Arena | Bowling Green | Kentucky |
| Mideast | University of Mississippi | Tad Smith Coliseum | University | Mississippi |
| Midwest | Auburn University | Memorial Coliseum (Beard–Eaves–Memorial Coliseum) | Auburn | Alabama |
| Midwest | Louisiana Tech University | Thomas Assembly Center | Ruston | Louisiana |