The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is set for March Madness and the DI men’s basketball tournament.
Elite Eight Set After Tight Games
The Elite Eight tips off Saturday, March 28 with two games.
No. 1 Duke held off No. 5 St. John’s, while No. 1 Michigan cruised past No. 4 Alabama.
In the late games, No. 2 UConn edged No. 3 Michigan State and No. 6 Tennessee routed No. 2 Iowa State.
Key Dates for the Tournament
- Tuesday, March 17 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)
- Wednesday, March 18 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)
- Thursday, March 19 (First Round/Round of 64)
- Friday, March 20 (First Round/Round of 64)
- Saturday, March 21 (Second Round)
- Sunday, March 22 (Second Round)
These are the sites for the men’s tournament in 2026.
Bracket Challenge
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Click or tap here for the 2026 printable bracket | Click or tap here for the interactive bracket
The schedule for this year’s tournament is available.