March Madness 2026: NCAA Men’s Basketball Bracket, Schedule, and TV Details

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, is set to commence on March 17 and conclude on April 6. This year’s event promises excitement for basketball fans across the nation, featuring a total of 68 teams competing for the championship title. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament’s schedule, locations, and viewing options.

March Madness 2026 Schedule

The tournament will kick off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio. Following this, the Round of 64 will commence, leading up to the championship showdown on April 6. Here’s a detailed look at the key dates:

• March 17: First Four – Dayton, Ohio
• March 19-20: Round of 64
• March 21-22: Round of 32
• March 26-27: Sweet 16
• March 28-29: Elite Eight
• April 4: Final Four – Indianapolis, Indiana
• April 6: Championship

Viewing Details

Fans can catch all the action of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament live on various networks. The games will be accessible through:

• CBS
• TBS
• TNT
• truTV

Location of Tournament Games

This year’s tournament will unfold across multiple cities, providing fans with various venues to experience the excitement live. Key locations include:

• First Four: UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio
• First/Second Rounds:
  • KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
  • Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
  • Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
  • Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
  • Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
  • Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
• Regionals:
  • Toyota Center, Houston, Texas (West Regional)
  • SAP Center, San Jose, California (Midwest Regional)
  • United Center, Chicago, Illinois (East Regional)
  • Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. (South Regional)
• Final Four: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Teams and Conference Representation

A total of 68 teams will vie for dominance in the tournament. This includes automatic bids for 31 teams that secured their spots by winning their conference tournaments. The representation by major conferences is as follows:

As anticipation builds for March Madness 2026, fans can begin strategizing their tournament predictions and following their favorite teams through this thrilling competition. Stay tuned to El-Balad for the latest updates and comprehensive coverage of March Madness 2026.