March Madness 2026 Schedule Revealed

Complete tip times, TV channels for NCAA Tournament games

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:38am

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The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket has been unveiled, with the Duke Blue Devils, Arizona Wildcats, Michigan Wolverines, and Florida Gators earning the top seeds in their respective regions. The tournament tips off on March 17 with the First Four matchups in Dayton, Ohio, and culminates with the national championship game on April 6 in Indianapolis.

Why it matters

March Madness is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, drawing massive viewership and fan engagement. The full schedule release allows fans to plan their viewing and make sure they don't miss any of the action as the road to the national championship unfolds.

The details

The tournament will feature games across eight different host cities, including San Diego, Tampa, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, and Portland. Tip times and TV channels are provided for every game, with CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV all carrying coverage.

  • The tournament tips off on March 17 with the First Four matchups in Dayton, Ohio.
  • The national championship game will be played on April 6 in Indianapolis.

The players

Duke Blue Devils

The No. 1 overall seed in the East Region.

Arizona Wildcats

The No. 1 seed in the West Region.

Michigan Wolverines

The No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region.

Florida Gators

The No. 1 seed in the South Region.

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What’s next

The First Four matchups will take place on March 17, with the first round games tipping off the following day.

The takeaway

The 2026 NCAA Tournament promises to be an exciting and unpredictable event, with several top contenders vying for the national championship. Fans will want to tune in to see if any Cinderella stories emerge and which teams ultimately cut down the nets in Indianapolis.