Printable March Madness, NCAA Tournament bracket

How far will Iowa basketball go dancing? Here's printable March Madness brackets.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:07am

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After the full 2026 NCAA Tournament field was revealed, fans can now print their own March Madness bracket for predictions and picks throughout the exciting 68-team marathon. The four No. 1 seeds this year are Duke (East), Arizona (West), Michigan (Midwest), and Florida (South). Iowa earned the No. 9 seed in the South Region and will play No. 8 seed Clemson in the first round on March 20.

Why it matters

March Madness is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, drawing massive viewership and fan engagement as millions fill out brackets and follow the tournament's thrilling upsets and Cinderella stories. For Iowa fans, this represents another chance for the Hawkeyes to make a deep run in the Big Dance and potentially earn a spot in the Final Four.

The details

The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament will take place over the next three weeks, ending with the Final Four and the national championship game in Indianapolis. The first-round matchup between Iowa and Clemson will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

  • The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament will take place from March 17-April 6.
  • The first-round matchup between Iowa and Clemson will be on March 20 at 5:50 p.m. CT.

The players

Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team earned a No. 9 seed in the South Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson Tigers men's basketball team earned a No. 8 seed in the South Region and will face Iowa in the first round.

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What’s next

The winner of the Iowa-Clemson first-round matchup will advance to face the winner of the No. 1 seed Florida and No. 16 seed in the second round.

The takeaway

March Madness is an exciting time for college basketball fans, and this year's tournament features several intriguing first-round matchups, including Iowa's clash with Clemson. Fans can now print out their own brackets and follow along as the 68-team field is whittled down to the Final Four and eventual national champion.