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March Madness announcers by game: Full list of broadcast teams for 2026 NCAA Tournament
CBS and Turner Sports will once again provide the announcing teams for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:00am
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The 2026 March Madness announcing teams saw some shakeups, but the top team of Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill will return to call the Final Four. While TNT no longer broadcasts NBA games, the network's announcers will return to basketball for this year's NCAA tournament.
Why it matters
The announcers are a big part of the March Madness experience, providing analysis, commentary and storytelling that enhances the viewing experience for fans. The announcing teams have become familiar faces for many viewers over the years.
The details
CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV will each carry select games over the next three weeks, leading up to the Final Four and national championship on TBS. The tournament will take up much of the sports world's attention, and a big part of March is the game announcers who will be calling several games over the course of the tournament.
- The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins on Tuesday, March 17 with the First Four games.
- The First Round games will be played on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20.
- The Second Round games will be played on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22.
- The Sweet Sixteen games will be played on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27.
- The Elite Eight games will be played on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.
The players
Ian Eagle
The lead play-by-play announcer for CBS's top March Madness broadcast team.
Bill Raftery
The lead analyst for CBS's top March Madness broadcast team, working alongside Ian Eagle since 2015.
Grant Hill
The lead analyst for CBS's top March Madness broadcast team, working alongside Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery since 2015.
Tracy Wolfson
The lead sideline reporter for CBS's top March Madness broadcast team, working the tournament for over two decades.
Ernie Johnson
The host of Turner Sports' Final Four coverage, though he will only work the Final Four this year, opening the door for some new hosts.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
The March Madness announcing teams are a key part of the tournament experience for fans, providing expert analysis, storytelling and commentary that enhances the viewing experience. The familiar faces returning, along with some new additions, will aim to deliver another memorable NCAA Tournament in 2026.
