Who's in Final Four? Updated March Madness bracket, NCAA Tournament schedule

The Final Four is set for the Men's NCAA Tournament. Here's who advanced to Indianapolis from the original 68-team March Madness bracket.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:05am

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The Final Four for the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament is set, with No. 2 UConn, No. 1 Michigan, No. 3 Illinois, and No. 1 Arizona advancing to Indianapolis. The matchups on Saturday, April 4 will feature a pair of No. 1 seeds as Arizona takes on Michigan, while UConn faces off against Illinois.

Why it matters

This year's Final Four features a mix of top seeds and Cinderella stories, making for an exciting conclusion to the NCAA Tournament. The absence of any No. 1 seeds in the East and South regions highlights the unpredictability of this year's bracket, which saw several high-profile upsets along the way.

The details

No. 2 UConn pulled off a last-second, heartbreaking 40-foot 3-pointer to upset the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the East Region. In the South, No. 9 Iowa knocked off No. 1 Florida in the second round before falling to No. 3 Illinois in the Sweet 16. The West and Midwest Regions held true to form, with No. 1 seeds Arizona and Michigan advancing to the Final Four.

  • The Final Four will be hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4.
  • Game 1 between No. 3 Illinois and No. 2 UConn will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET.
  • Game 2 between No. 1 Arizona and No. 1 Michigan is scheduled for 8:49 p.m. ET.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A UConn player who hit the game-winning 40-foot 3-pointer to upset No. 1 seed Duke.

Arizona

The No. 1 seed in the West Region that defeated Purdue to advance to the Final Four.

Michigan

The No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region that dominated No. 6 seed Tennessee to reach the Final Four.

Illinois

The No. 3 seed in the South Region that defeated Big Ten foe Iowa to make the Final Four.

UConn

The No. 2 seed in the East Region that pulled off the upset over No. 1 seed Duke to advance to the Final Four.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been due for an upset or two in this tournament. The Final Four is always more exciting when there are a few Cinderella stories mixed in with the top seeds.”

— Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator

What’s next

The winners of the two Final Four matchups on April 4 will advance to the national championship game on Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The takeaway

This year's March Madness has delivered plenty of drama and unpredictability, setting the stage for an exciting Final Four weekend in Indianapolis. The mix of top seeds and Cinderella stories ensures the tournament will have a thrilling conclusion.