March Madness Second-Round Game Schedule and Announcers Revealed

NCAA Tournament Round of 32 games will air on CBS, TNT, TBS, and TruTV this weekend.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:06pm

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The schedule, TV channels, and announcing teams have been announced for the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The eight games on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 will be broadcast across CBS, TNT, TBS, and TruTV, with coverage led by top play-by-play voices and analysts.

Why it matters

March Madness is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, drawing massive viewership as fans follow the thrilling journey to the Final Four. Knowing the broadcast details in advance allows viewers to plan their viewing experience and ensure they don't miss any of the action as the field narrows.

The details

The second-round games will feature several high-profile matchups, including Michigan vs. Saint Louis, Michigan State vs. Louisville, Duke vs. TCU, and Gonzaga vs. Texas. Announcing teams include the likes of Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Chris Webber. Games on CBS can be streamed on FUBO, while TNT, TBS, and TruTV games are available on Sling TV.

  • The second round will take place on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22.
  • Games will air in the Mountain Standard Time zone, with Eastern Time being 3 hours ahead.

The players

Brian Anderson

A veteran play-by-play announcer who has covered a variety of sports, including the NCAA Tournament, for Turner Sports.

Jim Jackson

A former NBA player who has transitioned into basketball broadcasting, providing expert analysis for Turner Sports' NCAA Tournament coverage.

Ian Eagle

A renowned play-by-play announcer who has been a staple of CBS Sports' NCAA Tournament coverage for many years.

Bill Raftery

A longtime college basketball analyst known for his enthusiastic and insightful commentary during NCAA Tournament games.

Chris Webber

A former NBA All-Star who has become a respected analyst, providing in-depth analysis for Turner Sports' NCAA Tournament broadcasts.

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What they’re saying

“March Madness is always one of the most exciting times of the year for college basketball fans, and we're thrilled to bring viewers all the action from the second round of the tournament.”

— Brian Anderson, Play-by-Play Announcer

“The depth of talent in this year's field is incredible, and we can't wait to see how the second-round games unfold and which teams advance to the Sweet Sixteen.”

— Jim Jackson, Basketball Analyst

What’s next

Fans can tune in to the second-round games on CBS, TNT, TBS, and TruTV this weekend to see which teams will advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

The second round of March Madness is always full of thrilling upsets and unexpected storylines, and this year's slate of games promises to be no different. Viewers have a wealth of viewing options across the major networks to catch all the action as the field narrows and the road to the Final Four heats up.