https://ncaa.com
Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
68
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
7
PASS
3
INFO
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Checks
133 PASS 7 REVIEW 3 FIX
DDark Mode SupportActionTheme color onlyFIX
Dark Mode Support
ActionTheme color only
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
BLandmark Structure12 landmarksREVIEW
Landmark Structure
12 landmarks
12 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
Multiple <main> landmarks (3 found)
A page should have only one <main> landmark.
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
A page should have only one <main> landmark.
Why this matters
Multiple <main> elements violate the spec — there must be exactly one per page.
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HTML5 spec: 'authors must not include more than one main element' visible to AT at the same time. Multiple <main>s confuse AT and break the 'jump to main content' shortcut. Refactor to a single <main> with nested <section>/<article>.
Source: HTML5 spec
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Why this matters
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
BForm Accessibility2 of 4 controls have issuesREVIEW
Form Accessibility
2 of 4 controls have issues
2 of 4 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <select id="ncaa-widget-selector">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
4 controls
2 labeled
1 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #micromodal-email | EMAIL ADDRESS | for/id | |
| #micromodal-newsletter | checkbox | NCAA.com and its affiliates may use my email address to send updates/news, ads, and offers. I can opt out or learn more about my rights via the Privacy Policy. | none |
| input | text | (Search all schools) | placeholder only |
| #ncaa-widget-selector | select | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<select id="ncaa-widget-selector">
Why this matters
Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text">
Why this matters
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman
CLink & Button QualityAction19 issue(s) across 219 links and 12 buttonsREVIEW
Link & Button Quality
Action19 issue(s) across 219 links and 12 buttons
19 issue(s) across 219 links and 12 buttons
Critical::
19 link(s) with no accessible text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
Got: a#main-content; /video/gymnastics-men/2026-04-22/ncaa-gymnastics-trophy-decided-rock-paper-sc…; /live-updates/baseball/d1/no-3-georgia-tech-run-rules-no-5-georgia-spring-bas…; /video/softball/2026-04-21/nebraska-jumps-no-2-college-softball-power-10-rank…; /video/baseball/2026-04-20/auburn-climbs-college-baseball-power-10-rankings; /news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2026-04-20/20-midseason-superlatives-o…; /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/bethune-cookman-baseball-reaches-new-height…; /video/trackfield-outdoor-women/2026-04-20/sharon-lokedis-ncaa-outdoor-10k-ch…; /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/power-10-teams-utterly-dominated-dii-baseba…; /video/basketball-women/2026-04-20/top-assists-2026-ncaa-womens-basketball-to… (+9 more)
Warning::
46 link(s) open in new tab without warning
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
Got: https://www.shopncaasports.com/?_s=bm_ncaashop_shop_dropdown&utm_source=ncaas…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/c-1940?_s=bm_ncaashop_championship_gear_dropdo…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/mens/ga-1?_s=bm_ncaashop_mens_gear_dropdown&ut…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/womens/ga-2?_s=bm_ncaashop_womens_gear_dropdow…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/kids/ga-3?_s=bm_ncaashop_kids_gear_dropdown&ut…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/t-shirts/d-8022?_s=bm_ncaashop_tshirts_dropdow…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/d-8011?_s=bm_ncaashop_jerseys_dropdown&utm_sou…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/c-2406?_s=bm_ncaashop_sideline_gear_dropdown&u…; https://www.ncaatickets.com/; https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship/fcs-championship (+36 more)
Info::
154 link(s) with descriptive text
219 links
19 empty
0 generic text
46 new tab
0 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| /game/6597588 | Semifinals … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597589 | Semifinals … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597586 | FINAL Q… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597585 | FINAL Q… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597587 | FINAL Q… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597584 | FINAL Q… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597579 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597581 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597583 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597577 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597580 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597578 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597582 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597576 | FINAL S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597569 | FINAL F… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597561 | FINAL F… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597567 | FINAL F… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597573 | FINAL F… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /game/6597565 | FINAL F… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/texas | Texas | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/ucla | UCLA | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/nebraska | Nebraska | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/oklahoma | Oklahoma | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/florida | Florida | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/tennessee | Tennessee | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/uconn | Connecticut | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/arkansas | Arkansas | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/texas-tech | Texas Tech | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/alabama | Alabama | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/michigan | Michigan | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /schools/purdue | Purdue | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/?_s=bm_nc… | Home | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/c-1940?_s… | NCAA Championships Gear | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/mens/ga-1… | Men’s Gear | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/womens/ga… | Women’s Gear | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/kids/ga-3… | Kids Gear | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/t-shirts/… | T-Shirts | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/d-8011?_s… | Jerseys | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.shopncaasports.com/c-2406?_s… | Sideline Gear | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/ | NCAA Championship Tickets | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship… | FCS | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship… | Women's Volleyball | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship… | Men's Basketball | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship… | Women's Basketball | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://bit.ly/NCAATMM | NCAA Tournament | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://bit.ly/NCAAFINAL4 | Men's Final Four | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://bit.ly/NCAAWF4 | Women's Final Four | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://bit.ly/3mOYeCO | Men’s College World Series | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://bit.ly/3vjNRee | Women’s College World Series | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| /video/gymnastics-men/2026-04-22/ncaa-gy… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /live-updates/baseball/d1/no-3-georgia-t… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /video/softball/2026-04-21/nebraska-jump… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /video/baseball/2026-04-20/auburn-climbs… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/bethun… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /video/trackfield-outdoor-women/2026-04-… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/power-… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /video/basketball-women/2026-04-20/top-a… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/no-5-g… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /video/basketball-men/2026-04-20/top-ass… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjEtnn… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjEtnn… | March Madness YouTube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/ncaachampionship… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.youtube.com/ncaachampionship… | NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS YOUTUBE | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaa.com/d2 | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/ncaa1906/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://x.com/NCAA | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/ncaa/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.youtube.com/c/NCAAChampionsh… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.ncaa.com/tos | Terms of Use | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaa.com/privacy | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.warnermediaprivacy.com/polic… | affiliates | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /newsletter-signup | Sign Me Up | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaa.com/privacy | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smart.link/48lfg29uw1j42?device_… | Bracket Challenge Game | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://web1.ncaa.org/NCAATV/exec/query | TV Broadcast Schedule | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/ | Championship Tickets | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://onlocationexp.com/ncaa?utm_sourc… | NCAA Fan Experience | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship… | DI Men's Basketball Tickets | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship… | DI Women's Basketball Tickets | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.ncaatickets.com/ncaa-tickete… | Ticket Terms | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.ncaa.org/ | NCAA.org | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.ncaahallofchampions.org/index… | Hall of Champions | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/fut… | Eligibility Center | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /tos | Terms of Service | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.wbdprivacy.com/policycenter/… | AdChoices | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /privacy | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.warnermediaprivacy.com/polic… | and its affiliates | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /privacy | Privacy Policy. | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /tos | Terms of Service | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /privacy | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.warnermediaprivacy.com/polic… | and its affiliates | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /tos | Terms of Service | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /privacy | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /privacy | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
166 links and buttons have descriptive text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
a#main-content; /video/gymnastics-men/2026-04-22/ncaa-gymnastics-trophy-decided-rock-paper-sc…; /live-updates/baseball/d1/no-3-georgia-tech-run-rules-no-5-georgia-spring-bas…; /video/softball/2026-04-21/nebraska-jumps-no-2-college-softball-power-10-rank…; /video/baseball/2026-04-20/auburn-climbs-college-baseball-power-10-rankings; /news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2026-04-20/20-midseason-superlatives-o…; /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/bethune-cookman-baseball-reaches-new-height…; /video/trackfield-outdoor-women/2026-04-20/sharon-lokedis-ncaa-outdoor-10k-ch…; /news/baseball/article/2026-04-20/power-10-teams-utterly-dominated-dii-baseba…; /video/basketball-women/2026-04-20/top-assists-2026-ncaa-womens-basketball-to… (+9 more)
Why this matters
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.shopncaasports.com/?_s=bm_ncaashop_shop_dropdown&utm_source=ncaas…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/c-1940?_s=bm_ncaashop_championship_gear_dropdo…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/mens/ga-1?_s=bm_ncaashop_mens_gear_dropdown&ut…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/womens/ga-2?_s=bm_ncaashop_womens_gear_dropdow…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/kids/ga-3?_s=bm_ncaashop_kids_gear_dropdown&ut…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/t-shirts/d-8022?_s=bm_ncaashop_tshirts_dropdow…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/d-8011?_s=bm_ncaashop_jerseys_dropdown&utm_sou…; https://www.shopncaasports.com/c-2406?_s=bm_ncaashop_sideline_gear_dropdown&u…; https://www.ncaatickets.com/; https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship/fcs-championship (+36 more)
Why this matters
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found | NCAA.com ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
CWeb ManifestActionValid manifestREVIEW
Web Manifest
ActionValid manifest
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: NCAA
Warning::
No 192x192 icon
A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name NCAA ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL https://www.ncaa.com ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name NCAA Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 1 icon(s)
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h2 Live Video (0)
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Latest
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 NCAA gymnastics trophy decided by rock, …
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 No. 3 Georgia Tech run rules No. 5 Georg…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Nebraska jumps up to No. 2 in softball P…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Auburn climbs into college baseball Powe…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 20 midseason superlatives for the outdoo…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Bethune-Cookman baseball reaches new hei…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Sharon Lokedi's NCAA outdoor 10K champio…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Power 10 teams utterly dominated DII bas…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Top assists from the 2026 NCAA women's b…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 No. 5 Georgia, No. 16 Arkansas explode f…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Top assists from the 2026 NCAA men's bas…
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Explore More
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Follow NCAA
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 🏆 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS INFO
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h2 NCAA Footer Navigation Menu
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Sports
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)19px · bottom of viewport
h3 March Madness
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Schools
1.00:1#000000
on#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Live Video (0) | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Latest | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 NCAA gymnastics trop… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 No. 3 Georgia Tech r… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Nebraska jumps up to… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Auburn climbs into c… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 20 midseason superla… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Bethune-Cookman base… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Sharon Lokedi's NCAA… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Power 10 teams utter… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Top assists from the… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 No. 5 Georgia, No. 1… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Top assists from the… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Explore More | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 Follow NCAA | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 🏆 NCAA CHAMPIONSH… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h2 NCAA Footer Navigati… | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h3 Sports | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h3 March Madness | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
| h3 Schools | 1.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #000000 | Fail |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 80/100 — 6 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 80/100 — 6 failing, 25 passed
80
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
ARIA
ARIA roles must have valid values in order to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about valid ARIA roles.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
DIII M Volleyball
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ALL SCORES
THU 5:00 PM ET
CALLUT
SPRING
THU 7:30 PM ET
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When an element doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make command elements more accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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div.tui-volume > span.tui-volume__button > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon div.tui-volume > span.tui-volume__button > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon |
div.tui-volume__bar-container > div.tui-volume__bar > div.tui-volume__active-bar > i.tui-volume__control-head div.tui-volume__bar-container > div.tui-volume__bar > div.tui-volume__active-bar > i.tui-volume__control-head |
span.tui-control > span.tui-fullscreen > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon span.tui-control > span.tui-fullscreen > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon |
div.tui-volume > span.tui-volume__button > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon div.tui-volume > span.tui-volume__button > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon |
div.tui-volume__bar-container > div.tui-volume__bar > div.tui-volume__active-bar > i.tui-volume__control-head div.tui-volume__bar-container > div.tui-volume__bar > div.tui-volume__active-bar > i.tui-volume__control-head |
span.tui-control > span.tui-fullscreen > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon span.tui-control > span.tui-fullscreen > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon |
div.tui-volume > span.tui-volume__button > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon div.tui-volume > span.tui-volume__button > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon |
div.tui-volume__bar-container > div.tui-volume__bar > div.tui-volume__active-bar > i.tui-volume__control-head div.tui-volume__bar-container > div.tui-volume__bar > div.tui-volume__active-bar > i.tui-volume__control-head |
span.tui-control > span.tui-fullscreen > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon span.tui-control > span.tui-fullscreen > span.tui-btn__content > i.tui-icon |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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VIEW
ALL SCORES div#scoreboardWidgetWrapper > div#scoreboardWidget > div#scoreboardWidgetViewAllLink > a |
VIEW div#scoreboardWidget > div#scoreboardWidgetViewAllLink > a > span.mvp_only |
SO VA div.pod > ul.pod-game-teams > li > span.pod-game-team-name |
MIT div.pod > ul.pod-game-teams > li > span.pod-game-team-name |
DI BASEBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI SOFTBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI BASEBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD (O) div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI BASEBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD (O) div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DII BASEBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI WOMEN'S BASKETBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI BASEBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
DI MEN'S BASKETBALL div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > div.tile-info > h3.tile-sport-label |
MARCH MADNESS YOUTUBE article.tile-graphic > div.tile-body-container > a > div.tile-cta |
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS YOUTUBE article.tile-graphic > div.tile-body-container > a > div.tile-cta |
DIVISION II STORIES AND HIGHLIGHTS article.tile-graphic > div.tile-body-container > a > div.tile-cta |
SIGN ME UP div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-newsletter > div.tile-newsletter-bg > a.tile-newsletter-signup |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Names and labels
Form elements without effective labels can create frustrating experiences for screen reader users. Learn more about the `select` element.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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DIII M Volleyball div#scoreboardWidgetWrapper > div#scoreboardWidget > div.widget-selector-wrapper > select#ncaa-widget-selector |
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-article > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-video > a.img-link |
div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-graphic > div.tile-image-container > a div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-graphic > div.tile-image-container > a |
div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-graphic > div.tile-image-container > a div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-graphic > div.tile-image-container > a |
div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-graphic > div.tile-image-container > a div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-graphic > div.tile-image-container > a |
div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a |
div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a |
div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a |
div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a div.stax-tier-slot > div.tile-follow > div.follow-row > a |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
FCS FOOTBALL
FCS AND HBCU FOOTBALL PROSPECTS TO KNOW IN THE 2026 NFL DRAFT div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-feature > a.tile-link |
NC MEN'S GYMNASTICS
NCAA GYMNASTICS TROPHY DECIDED BY ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS div.stax-tier-inner > div.stax-tier-slot > article.tile-feature > a.tile-link |
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●All heading elements contain content.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+Heading Hierarchy47 headingsPASS
Heading Hierarchy
47 headings
47 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
- H3 Sports
- H4 Fall
- H4 Winter
- H4 Spring
- H4 Trending Sports
- H3 March Madness
- H4 March Madness Live (DI MBB)
- H4 March Madness (DI WBB)
- H3 Schools
- H4 Trending Schools
- H3 Shop
- H3 Tickets
- H4 NCAATickets.com
- H4 NCAA Hospitality Experiences
- H4 Marriott Bonvoy
- H3 Settings
- H1 NCAA.com – The Official Website of NCAA Championships
- H2 (empty)
- H2 Live Video (0)
- H2 Latest
- H3 NC Men's Gymnastics
- H2 NCAA gymnastics trophy decided by rock, paper, scissors
- H3 DI Baseball
- H2 No. 3 Georgia Tech run rules No. 5 Georgia in the Spring Baseball Classic at Truist Park
- H3 DI Softball
- H2 Nebraska jumps up to No. 2 in softball Power 10 rankings
- H3 DI Baseball
- H2 Auburn climbs into college baseball Power 10 rankings
- H3 DI Women's Track & Field (O)
- H2 20 midseason superlatives for the outdoor track and field season
- H3 DI Baseball
- H2 Bethune-Cookman baseball reaches new heights in historic season, hungry for NCAA tournament return
- H3 DI Women's Track & Field (O)
- H2 Sharon Lokedi's NCAA outdoor 10K championship in 2018
- H3 DII Baseball
- H2 Power 10 teams utterly dominated DII baseball last week
- H3 DI Women's Basketball
- H2 Top assists from the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament
- H3 DI Baseball
- H2 No. 5 Georgia, No. 16 Arkansas explode for 40-run, 11-homer game in rubber match
- H3 DI Men's Basketball
- H2 Top assists from the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament
- H2 Explore More
- H2 Follow NCAA
- H3 Subscribe To Email Updates
- H2 🏆 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS INFO
- H2 NCAA Footer Navigation Menu
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
Why this matters
Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6
A+Alt Text QualityAll 73 images OKPASS
Alt Text Quality
All 73 images OK
All 73 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
65 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
7 image(s) with good alt text
73 images 7 good alt text 65 decorative
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| too long | 1 image(s) |
AFavicon & Branding8 icon(s) detectedPASS
Favicon & Branding
8 icon(s) detected
8 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✓ SVG Favicon Present
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
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