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

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March Madness bracket: Full schedule, TV channels, scores for 2026 NCAA Tournament games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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.

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.

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NCAA Tournament schedule, scores 2026​

First Four​


Tuesday, March 17

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDtruTV, DIRECTV
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Wednesday, March 18

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
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TBD vs. TBDTBDtruTV, DIRECTV

Round 1​


Thursday, March 19

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Friday, March 20

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Round 2​


Saturday, March 21

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
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Sunday, March 22

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
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Sweet 16​


Thursday, March 26

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
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TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
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Friday, March 27

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBD

Elite Eight​


Saturday, March 28

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTV
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTV

Sunday, March 29

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

Final Four​


Saturday, April 4

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTV
TBD vs. TBDTBDTBS, truTV, DIRECTV

National championship​


Monday, April 6

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
TBD 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 stream
First FourtruTVDIRECTV
First 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, truTVDIRECTV
ChampionshipTBS, 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​

RoundCityVenue
First FourDayton, OhioUD Arena
First/SecondBuffalo, N.Y.KeyBank Center
First/SecondGreenville, S.C.Bon Secours Wellness Arena
First/SecondOklahoma CityPaycom Center
First/SecondPortland, Ore.Moda Center
First/SecondTampa, Fla.Benchmark International Arena
First/SecondPhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena
First/SecondSan DiegoViejas Arena
First/SecondSt. LouisEnterprise Center
East RegionalWashington, D.C.Capital One Arena
West RegionalSan Jose, Calif.SAP Center
South RegionalHoustonToyota Center
Midwest RegionalChicagoUnited Center
Final FourIndianapolisLucas Oil Stadium

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