March Madness 2026: How to watch the Duke vs. Siena first-round game in the men's NCAA basketball tournament

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The Duke University men's basketball team begin their March Madness bid with a first round game against Siena College, here's how to watch. (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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This year's ACC men's champions, Duke University, will kick off their bid to win March Madness 2026 with a first-round game against Siena College. Duke is one of the four No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament (along with Michigan, Arizona, and Florida); Siena is ranked No. 16. The game will take place this Thursday, March 19, at 2:50 p.m. ET, and you can catch all the action on CBS and Paramount+ (Premium plan only).

For a list of the men's NCAA tournament key dates, teams, and how to watch every March Madness game, we've got you covered. Here's a look at how to watch the entire tournament, from the first round right up to the Championship Final.

How to watch the Duke vs. Siena game:​

Dates: March 19, 2026

Times: 2:50 p.m. ET

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more

When is the Duke vs. Siena first-round game? ​

The Duke vs. Siena game is on Thursday, March 19 at 2:40 p.m. ET.

Where to watch the Duke vs. Siena game:​

The first-round game between Duke and Siena airs on CBS.

Where to stream the Duke vs. Siena game without cable: ​

Thursday's Duke vs. Siena game will stream live on Paramount+ Premium. You'll also be able to access every men's March Madness game on live TV services like DirecTV and YouTube TV.

Which teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?​

The following is a breakdown of every First Round game schedule, including who's playing and how to watch.

All times Eastern

Thursday, March 19​

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  12:15 p.m.: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 TCU (CBS)
  
  
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  12:40 p.m.: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Troy (TruTV)
  
  
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  1:30 p.m.: No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 South Florida (TNT)
  
  
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  1:50 p.m.: No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 12 High Point (TBS)
  
  
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  2:50 p.m.: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Siena (CBS)
  
  
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  3:15 p.m.: No. 5 Vanderbilt vs. No. 12 McNeese (TruTV)
  
  
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  4:05 p.m.: No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 14 North Dakota State
  
  
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  4:25 p.m.: No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Hawaii (TBS)
  
  
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  6:50 p.m.: No. 6 North Carolina vs. No. 11 VCU (TNT)
  
  
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  7:10 p.m.: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 16 UMBC or Howard (CBS)
  
  
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  7:25 p.m.: No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 Texas or NC State (TBS)
  
  
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  7:35 p.m.: No. 7 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 10 Texas A&M (TruTV)
  
  
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  9:25 p.m.: No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 14 Penn (TNT)
  
  
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  9:45 p.m.: No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 9 Saint Louis (CBS)
  
  
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  10 p.m.: No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 14 Kennesaw State (TBS)
  
  
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  10:10 p.m.: No. 2 Houston vs. No. 15 Idaho (TruTV)
  

Friday, March 20

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  12:15 p.m.: No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 10 Santa Clara (CBS)
  
  
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  12:40 p.m.: No. 5 Texas Tech vs. No. 12 Akron (TruTV)
  
  
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  1:35 p.m.: No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 16 LIU (TNT)
  
  
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  1:50 p.m.: No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 14 Wright State (TBS)
  
  
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  2:50 p.m.: No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Tennessee State (CBS)
  
  
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  3:15 p.m.: No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 13 Hofstra (TruTV)
  
  
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  4:10 p.m.: No. 8 Villanova vs. No. 9 Utah State (TNT)
  
  
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  4:25 p.m.: No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) or SMU (TBS)
  
  
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  6:50 p.m.: No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Iowa (TNT)
  
  
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  7:10 p.m.: No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 12 Northern Iowa (CBS)
  
  
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  7:25 p.m.: No. 7 UCLA vs. No. 10 UCF (TBS)
  
  
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  7:35 p.m.: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Queens (TruTV)
  
  
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  9:25 p.m.: No. 16 Prairie View A&M or Lehigh vs. No. 1 Florida (TNT)
  
  
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  9:45 p.m.: No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 Cal Baptist (CBS)
  
  
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  10 p.m.: No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Furman (TBS)
  
  
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  10:10 p.m.: No. 7 Miami vs. No. 10 Missouri (TruTV)
  

2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament schedule:​

The schedule and locations for the men's tournament:

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  Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
  
  
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  First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
  
  
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  First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
  
  
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  Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
  
  
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  Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
  
  
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  Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
  
  
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  Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
  
  
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  NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
  

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