March Madness bracket: Full schedule, TV channels, scores for 2026 NCAA Tournament games

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Brace yourselves, college basketball fans. March Madness has finally arrived.

The 2026 edition of the NCAA Tournament will begin with First Four games on March 17 and 18, and it will conclude with the national championship game on April 6.

Arizona, Duke, Florida and Michigan are just a few of the contenders hoping to end the 2025-26 season with a celebration. Which squad will cut down the nets in Indianapolis?

Here is everything you need to know about this year's NCAA Tournament bracket, including key dates and TV and streaming options for each round.

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March Madness bracket 2026

The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed on Sunday, March 15. In the meantime, download Sporting News' printable NCAA Tournament bracket (PDF) by clicking here.

NCAA Tournament schedule, scores 2026

First Four

Tuesday, March 17

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Wednesday, March 18

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Round 1

Thursday, March 19

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Friday, March 20

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Round 2

Saturday, March 21

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Sunday, March 22

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Sweet 16

Thursday, March 26

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Friday, March 27

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Elite Eight

Saturday, March 28

GameTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTVTBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTV

Sunday, March 29

GameTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD vs. TBDTBDCBS, Fubo, Paramount+TBD vs. TBDTBDCBS, Fubo, Paramount+

Final Four

Saturday, April 4

GameTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTVTBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTV

National championship

Monday, April 6

GameTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD vs. TBD8:50 p.m.TBS, truTV, DIRECTV

How to watch 2026 March Madness games: TV channels, live streams

NCAA Tournament games will air on CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. Viewers can also stream March Madness games on DIRECTV (CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV), Fubo (CBS) and Paramount+ (CBS).

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RoundTV channelLive streamFirst FourtruTVDIRECTVFirst RoundCBS, TBS, TNT, truTVDIRECTV, Fubo, Paramount+Second RoundCBS, TBS, TNT, truTVDIRECTV, Fubo, Paramount+Sweet 16CBS, TBS, truTVDIRECTV, Fubo, Paramount+Elite EightCBS, TBS, truTVDIRECTV, Fubo, Paramount+Final FourTBS, truTVDIRECTVChampionshipTBS, truTVDIRECTV

How to listen to NCAA Tournament games on the radio

You can listen to NCAA Tournament games live on SiriusXM. Channels for games are listed on the official SiriusXM website.

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NCAA Tournament sites 2026

RoundCityVenueFirst FourDayton, OhioUD ArenaFirst/SecondBuffalo, N.Y.KeyBank CenterFirst/SecondGreenville, S.C.Bon Secours Wellness ArenaFirst/SecondOklahoma CityPaycom CenterFirst/SecondPortland, Ore.Moda CenterFirst/SecondTampa, Fla.Benchmark International ArenaFirst/SecondPhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile ArenaFirst/SecondSan DiegoViejas ArenaFirst/SecondSt. LouisEnterprise CenterEast RegionalWashington, D.C.Capital One ArenaWest RegionalSan Jose, Calif.SAP CenterSouth RegionalHoustonToyota CenterMidwest RegionalChicagoUnited CenterFinal FourIndianapolisLucas Oil Stadium

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