CBS Sports and TNT Sports are set to provide exclusive coverage of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The action begins with the NCAA First Four on truTV, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18. Both days will feature games at 6 PM ET.
First Round Broadcast Details
First Round game coverage will take place on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20. Games commence at Noon ET each day. All games will be available live across four national television networks: TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV. Coverage will also be available via NCAA March Madness Live.
Games broadcast on CBS will also stream live on Paramount+. Games shown on TBS, TNT and truTV will be available to stream live on HBO Max.
Key Dates for Later Rounds
Tip times for the Second Round games on Saturday will be announced after the conclusion of Thursday’s games. Sunday’s tip times will be released after the conclusion of play on Friday.
The NCAA Men’s Final Four National Semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, April 4. The Men’s National Championship will be held on Monday, April 6. Both the Semifinals and Championship will air on TBS.
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- First Four: March 17 and 18 on truTV
- First Round: March 19 and 20 on TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV
- Men’s Final Four National Semifinals: April 4 on TBS
- Men’s National Championship: April 6 on TBS
The 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship promises extensive coverage across multiple platforms, ensuring fans can follow every moment of the tournament.