Men’s ACC Tournament: Bracket and Game Times Announced
The T. Rowe Price ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to take place from March 10 to 14, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The brackets, which outline the matchups and game times, have been released in collaboration with ESPN.
Key Tournament Details
The tournament features a total of 15 teams, with the top four seeds receiving double byes into the quarterfinals. The teams and their respective seeds are as follows:
- No. 1 Seed: Duke
- No. 2 Seed: Virginia
- No. 3 Seed: Miami
- No. 4 Seed: North Carolina
Duke, the regular-season champion, will begin its tournament journey on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. ET. North Carolina, as the fourth seed, is scheduled for its game at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET on the same day.
Game Schedule
The tournament schedule is structured as follows:
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| March 10 | 2:00 PM | No. 10 vs. No. 15 |
| March 10 | 4:30 PM | No. 11 vs. No. 14 |
| March 10 | 7:00 PM | No. 12 vs. No. 13 |
| March 11 | Noon | No. 7 vs. Game 1 Winner |
| March 11 | 2:30 PM | No. 6 vs. Game 2 Winner |
| March 11 | 7:00 PM | No. 9 vs. No. 8 |
| March 11 | 9:30 PM | No. 5 vs. Game 3 Winner |
| March 12 | Noon | No. 2 Virginia vs. Game 4 Winner |
| March 12 | 2:30 PM | No. 3 Miami vs. Game 5 Winner |
| March 12 | 7:00 PM | No. 1 Duke vs. Game 6 Winner |
| March 12 | 9:30 PM | No. 4 North Carolina vs. Game 7 Winner |
| March 13 | 7:00 PM | Game 8 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner |
| March 13 | 9:30 PM | Game 10 Winner vs. Game 11 Winner |
| March 14 | 8:30 PM | Championship Game |
Ticket Information
Tickets for the tournament are currently available for purchase through TicketMaster.com and theACC.com. Fans can buy single-session and all-session tickets. Additionally, reserved tickets for the tournament’s opening rounds are on sale.
A limited number of Courtside Club seats are also available. These tickets grant access to exclusive food and beverage offerings, including complimentary drinks and a selection of local cuisine.
