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Basketball fans, prepare yourselves: March Madness is just around the corner.
March Madness, a single-elimination tournament of 68 teams that compete for the national championship, is one of the most anticipated competitions in both men's and women's college sports.
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The March Madness tournament begins with selections on March 15 for the men's and women's tournaments.
Men's games begin with the First Four March 17-18. Action continues through the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4, according to the NCAA. The championship game is scheduled for April 6.
Women's games begin with the First Four March 18-19. Action continues through the Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, according to the NCAA. The championship game is scheduled for April 5.
The 68-team brackets for the men's and women's NCAA DI basketball tournaments will be revealed during selection shows on Selection Sunday, scheduled for March 15.
The men's tournament bracket will be announced at 6 p.m. ET. The women's bracket will be shared at 8 p.m.
More brackets: Cincinnati beer bracket 1st Round voting opens here on March 9
The schedule for the 2026 NCAA men's tournament is as follows:
The schedule for the 2026 NCAA women's tournament is as follows:
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When does NCAA basketball tournament start? March Madness 2026 dates
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March Madness, a single-elimination tournament of 68 teams that compete for the national championship, is one of the most anticipated competitions in both men's and women's college sports.
Xavier basketball: 'We belonged.' Xavier beat No. 1 Villanova 10 years ago
UC basketball: Cincinnati Bearcats basketball postseason prospects down Big 12 stretch
When does March Madness start? March Madness schedule
The March Madness tournament begins with selections on March 15 for the men's and women's tournaments.
Men's games begin with the First Four March 17-18. Action continues through the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4, according to the NCAA. The championship game is scheduled for April 6.
Women's games begin with the First Four March 18-19. Action continues through the Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, according to the NCAA. The championship game is scheduled for April 5.
March Madness bracket 2026 release date
The 68-team brackets for the men's and women's NCAA DI basketball tournaments will be revealed during selection shows on Selection Sunday, scheduled for March 15.
The men's tournament bracket will be announced at 6 p.m. ET. The women's bracket will be shared at 8 p.m.
More brackets: Cincinnati beer bracket 1st Round voting opens here on March 9
Full Men's 2026 NCAA tournament schedule, dates
The schedule for the 2026 NCAA men's tournament is as follows:
- First Four: March 17-18
- First round: March 19-20
- Second round: March 21-22
- Sweet 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 Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
Full Women's 2026 NCAA tournament schedule, dates
The schedule for the 2026 NCAA women's tournament is as follows:
- First Four: March 18-19
- First round: March 20-21
- Second round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 3 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix
- NCAA championship game: April 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When does NCAA basketball tournament start? March Madness 2026 dates
Continue reading...
