2026 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship: Bracket, Schedule, and Scores

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Virginia secured the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championship by defeating Texas with a close score of 4-3. This significant victory marks the Cavaliers’ seventh national title and their third championship in just five seasons. The championship match was a rematch of the 2023 national finals.

2026 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship Overview

The 2026 DI men’s tennis championship featured 64 teams, competing in a single-elimination format. The tournament was structured as follows:

27 conference champions earned automatic bids.
37 teams received at-large bids based on their season performance.

Bracket and Schedule

The tournament bracket was revealed during a selection show on April 27, 2026. Here’s a summary of the key dates and results:

Round	Results
First Round	California 4, Kentucky 3 SMU 4, Princeton 2 Wisconsin 4, Samford 1 Columbia 4, St. John’s (NY) 0 Michigan State 4, North Carolina 1 No. 3 Ohio State 4, Buffalo 0 Clemson 4, Ole Miss 3 NC State 4, Middle Tennessee 2 UCLA 4, Arizona State 0 No. 2 Texas 4, Texas A&M Corpus Christi 0 Florida 5, Stetson 0 Southern California 4, Duke 2 Old Dominion 4, Gardner-Webb 0 No. 4 Virginia 4, Rider 0 Cornell 4, Arkansas 3 Pepperdine 4, Michigan 2 No. 5 Mississippi State 4, Tennessee Tech 0 No. 1 Wake Forest 4, Navy 0 No. 8 Arizona 4, Northern Arizona 0 No. 16 UCF 4, South Carolina State 0 No. 12 Georgia 4, Elon 0 No. 13 South Carolina 4, Richmond 0 No. 15 San Diego 4, UC Santa Barbara 2 Auburn 4, Santa Clara 3 No. 7 LSU 4, Alabama State 0 No. 9 Oklahoma 4, Utah State 0 No. 6 TCU 4, Denver 0 Vanderbilt 4, Notre Dame 1 No. 14 Illinois 4, Yale 0 No. 10 Baylor 4, Tulsa 0 No. 11 Texas A&M 4, Wagner 0 Stanford 4, Penn 1
Second Round	No. 15 San Diego 4, UCLA 0 No. 8 Arizona 4, Clemson 2 No. 12 Georgia 4, NC State 0 No. 3 Ohio State 4, California 0 No. 13 South Carolina 4, Michigan State 1 No. 4 Virginia 4, Columbia 2 No. 6 TCU 4, Cornell 0 No. 2 Texas 4, SMU 0 No. 14 Illinois 4, Vanderbilt 0 No. 1 Wake Forest 4, Old Dominion 0 Pepperdine 4, No. 7 LSU 3 No. 9 Oklahoma 4, Southern California 0 No. 10 Baylor 4, Auburn 1 No. 16 UCF 4, Florida 3
Super Regionals	May 8 or 9, 2026
Quarterfinals	May 14, 2026
Semifinals	May 16, 2026
Championship	May 17, 2026 \| Dan Magill Tennis Complex, Athens, GA

Historical Context

The 2026 championship added to a rich history of NCAA Men’s Tennis titles. Virginia’s consistent performance has established them as a powerhouse in collegiate tennis.

In 2025, Wake Forest won the national championship, marking the beginning of their resurgence in the sport. The 2026 tournament proved to be equally competitive, showcasing the talents and dedication of collegiate players across the country.

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