March Madness Elite 8 Matchups Set for Sunday

Final four spots up for grabs as top teams clash in NCAA Tournament

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:19pm

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The final two spots in the Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four will be determined on Sunday as the Elite Eight round kicks off. The action begins with a matchup between No. 1 seed Michigan and No. 6 seed Tennessee at 2:15 PM ET in Chicago.

Why it matters

The Elite Eight round is a crucial stage of the NCAA Tournament, with teams one win away from reaching the coveted Final Four. Fans are eager to see which powerhouse programs will advance and keep their championship dreams alive.

The details

The Michigan Wolverines, led by their standout players, will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the first game of the day. This will be followed by another highly anticipated showdown, with the winner earning a spot in the Final Four.

  • The Elite Eight games will be played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Michigan Wolverines

The No. 1 seed in their region, the Michigan Wolverines are a perennial NCAA Tournament contender looking to reach the Final Four.

Tennessee Volunteers

The No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers are the underdogs in this matchup, but have proven their ability to pull off upsets throughout the tournament.

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What’s next

The winners of Sunday's Elite Eight games will advance to the Final Four, which will take place on April 5th and 7th, 2026.

The takeaway

The Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament is always filled with high-stakes, nail-biting action as teams fight to keep their championship hopes alive. Fans are in for an exciting day of college basketball as the field narrows down to the final four teams.