When is the Final Four? Dates, schedule for Men's March Madness

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The Final Four of the Men's NCAA Tournament will take place across Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6. The national semifinal games will take place on April 4 with tip-off times of 6 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. ET. The national championship will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on April 6. Indianapolis has a long history of hosting the Final Four, with Lucas Oil Stadium set to host the event in 2026 and 2029.

Why it matters

The Final Four is the culmination of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. Knowing the dates and location of the Final Four allows fans to plan travel and make arrangements to attend the games in person or watch them on television.

The details

Two teams have already secured their flights to Indianapolis for the Final Four, with No. 1 Arizona defeating No. 2 Purdue for the West Region title and No. 3 Illinois defeating No. 9 Iowa for the South Region title. The final two spots will be secured from Sunday's Elite Eight games in the East and Midwest regions.

• The Final Four of the Men's NCAA Tournament will take place across Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6.
• The national semifinal games will take place on April 4 with tip-off times of 6 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. ET.
• The national championship will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on April 6.
• Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will host the 2026 men's Final Four.
• Indianapolis has hosted the Final Four a combined nine times between 1980 and 2021.

What’s next

The final two spots in the 2026 Final Four will be determined on Sunday, April 6 from the Elite Eight games in the East and Midwest regions.