The wait is over, and the excitement is palpable-March Madness is here! With Cameron Boozer leading the charge, Duke enters the tournament as the No. 1 overall seed in the East Region.
Joining them at the top are Arizona in the West, Florida in the South, and Michigan in the Midwest. But remember, this is March Madness, where underdogs dream of Cinderella runs.
Who will navigate the chaos to reach the Final Four?
Here's your guide to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including how to catch every thrilling moment on TV and streaming platforms.
How to Watch 2026 March Madness
Catch all the action on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. For those who prefer streaming, DIRECTV offers all four channels, while Fubo and Paramount+ provide CBS coverage.
DIRECTV is offering a free trial, so you can dive into live college basketball, MLB, NHL, and more without a hitch.
NCAA Tournament Schedule and Scores
First Four
- Tuesday, March 17 UMBC vs.
Howard
- Texas vs.
NC State
- Wednesday, March 18 Prairie View A&M vs.
Lehigh
- Miami (Ohio) vs.
SMU
Round 1
- Thursday, March 19 Duke vs.
Siena
- Ohio State vs.
TCU
- Louisville vs.
South Florida
- Michigan State vs.
North Dakota State
- Wisconsin vs.
High Point
- Arkansas vs.
Hawaii
- BYU vs.
Texas/NC State
- Gonzaga vs.
Kennesaw State
- Michigan vs.
UMBC/Howard
- Georgia vs.
Saint Louis
- Vanderbilt vs.
McNeese
- Nebraska vs.
Troy
- North Carolina vs.
VCU
- Illinois vs.
Penn
- Saint Mary's vs.
Texas A&M
- Houston vs.
Idaho
- Friday, March 20 St.
John's vs. Northern Iowa
- Kansas vs. Cal Baptist
- UCLA vs. UCF
- UConn vs. Furman
- Arizona vs. LIU
- Villanova vs. Utah State
- Miami (Fla.) vs. Missouri
- Purdue vs. Queens
- Texas Tech vs. Akron
- Alabama vs. Hofstra
- Tennessee vs. Miami (Ohio)/SMU
- Virginia vs. Wright State
- Kentucky vs. Santa Clara
- Iowa State vs. Tennessee State
- Florida vs. Prairie View A&M/Lehigh
- Clemson vs. Iowa
Round 2
- Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22 Matchups to be determined as Round 1 concludes.
Sweet 16
- Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27 The field narrows, and the stakes get higher.
Elite Eight
- Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 The final push to the Final Four.
Final Four and National Championship
- Saturday, April 4 & Monday, April 6 The ultimate showdown in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Listening to the Tournament
Tune in to SiriusXM for live radio broadcasts of the games. New subscribers can enjoy a four-month free trial, perfect for staying in the loop with all the action.
Tournament Sites
From Dayton to Indianapolis, venues across the nation will host the madness, culminating in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Get ready for a month of buzzer-beaters, upsets, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're rooting for a top seed or hoping for an underdog story, this is the NCAA Tournament at its finest. Let the madness begin!