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The 68-team bracket for March Madness was made official on Sunday evening, so we now know who will be participating in the First Four to get the 2026 NCAA Tournament underway.
On Tuesday, the First Four will get underway with a doubleheader to determine who will earn their spot in the First Round. The First Four wraps up the following day, with another doubleheader that includes the Miami (OH) RedHawks, who were on the bubble despite going 33-1 (18-0 in conference play).
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The RedHawks will have a lot to prove when they take the court on Wednesday night against SMU to determine who will be the No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region.
Mar 15, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks guard Peter Suder (5) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Akron Zips during the first half of the MAC Conference Tournament Championship game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Other teams in the First Four include UMBC, Howard, Texas, North Carolina State, Prairie View A&M, and Lehigh.
Each of the First Four games will air live on truTV.
When will your favorite team be taking the court leading up to the tourney?
A full look at the TV schedule for the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament can be seen below.
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Mar 20, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; The March Madness logo on a ball during the Memphis Tigers practice at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
First Four Games
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On Tuesday, the First Four will get underway with a doubleheader to determine who will earn their spot in the First Round. The First Four wraps up the following day, with another doubleheader that includes the Miami (OH) RedHawks, who were on the bubble despite going 33-1 (18-0 in conference play).
MORE: 3 bold March Madness predictions for 2026 NCAA Tournament
The RedHawks will have a lot to prove when they take the court on Wednesday night against SMU to determine who will be the No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region.
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Mar 15, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks guard Peter Suder (5) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Akron Zips during the first half of the MAC Conference Tournament Championship game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Other teams in the First Four include UMBC, Howard, Texas, North Carolina State, Prairie View A&M, and Lehigh.
Each of the First Four games will air live on truTV.
When will your favorite team be taking the court leading up to the tourney?
A full look at the TV schedule for the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament can be seen below.
MORE: 7 college basketball favorites that will bust 2026 March Madness brackets
2026 March Madness First Four TV Schedule
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Mar 20, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; The March Madness logo on a ball during the Memphis Tigers practice at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Tuesday, March 17
First Four Games
- MIDWEST REGION: No. 16 UMBC vs. No. 16 Howard | 6:40 p.m. | truTV
- WEST REGION: No. 11 Texas vs. No. 11 North Carolina State | 9:15 p.m. | truTV
Wednesday, March 18
First Four Games
- SOUTH REGION: No. 16 Prairie View A&M vs. No. 16 Lehigh | 6:40 p.m. | truTV
- MIDWEST REGION: No. 11 Miami (Ohio) vs. No. 11 Southern Methodist | 9:15 p.m. | truTV
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