The 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament runs from Selection Sunday through the National Championship. The tournament features 68 teams, with 31 automatic bids for conference winners and 37 at-large bids.

Selection Sunday: March 15

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

National Championship: April 6

Selection Sunday: March 15

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

National Championship: April 5