The 2026 NCAA Tournament for men’s basketball is set to showcase an impressive lineup as teams compete for the championship. The national title game is scheduled for April 6, featuring a match between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 UConn at 8:50 p.m. ET. Fans can access both printable and interactive brackets to keep track of the teams and their progress throughout the tournament.
2026 NCAA Tournament Schedule
March Madness will kick off with the First Four games on March 17 and 18 in Dayton, Ohio. The tournament will then continue into the First Round on March 19 and 20, where teams will vie for a place in the second round.
Key Dates
- Selection Sunday: March 15, at 6 p.m. ET on CBS
- First Four: March 17 & 18
- First Round: March 19 & 20
- Second Round: March 21 & 22
- Sweest 16: March 26 & 27
- Elite Eight: March 28 & 29
- Final Four: April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
- NCAA Championship Game: April 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET
2026 Tournament Venues
The tournament will take place in several cities across the United States. Below are the locations for each round:
| Round | Dates | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Four | March 17 & 18 | Dayton, OH | UD Arena |
| First/Second | March 19 & 21 | Buffalo, NY | KeyBank Center |
| First/Second | March 19 & 21 | Greenville, SC | Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| First/Second | March 19 & 21 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center |
| First/Second | March 19 & 21 | Portland, OR | Moda Center |
| First/Second | March 20 & 22 | Tampa, FL | Benchmark International Arena |
| First/Second | March 20 & 22 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| First/Second | March 20 & 22 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena |
| First/Second | March 20 & 22 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center |
| South Regional | March 26 & 28 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| West Regional | March 26 & 28 | San Jose, CA | SAP Center |
| Midwest Regional | March 27 & 29 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| East Regional | March 27 & 29 | Washington, D.C. | Capital One Arena |
| Final Four | April 4 & 6 | Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium |
Fans are eagerly anticipating the 2026 NCAA Tournament. With numerous talented teams and thrilling matchups, this year’s March Madness promises to deliver incredible basketball action and unforgettable moments.
