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2026 NCAA Tournament: Bracket Unveiling Set for March 15

3/2/2026

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The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament will feature 68 teams, 31 automatic qualifiers and 37 at-large selections.
Selection Sunday on March 15, 2026, will reveal the bracket.
The First Four will be held March 17-18 in Dayton, Ohio, with the first round March 19-20 at sites.
The Final Four will be in Indianapolis on April 4, 2026, with the championship on April 6.
Tickets for all events are on sale.

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The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament will feature 68 teams, 31 automatic qualifiers and 37 at-large selections.
Selection Sunday on March 15, 2026, will reveal the bracket.
The First Four will be held March 17-18 in Dayton, Ohio, with the first round March 19-20 at sites.
The Final Four will be in Indianapolis on April 4, 2026, with the championship on April 6.
Tickets for all events are on sale.