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March Madness 2026: Gators & Huskies Defend Titles
17 Mar
Summary
- Florida Gators and UConn Huskies are top seeds.
- Tournaments begin with First Four games.
- Multiple streaming services offer full tournament access.
The highly anticipated March Madness 2026 tournaments are nearly underway, commencing with the First Four games that will reduce the field to 64 teams. The Florida Gators, men's champions, and UConn Huskies, women's champions, have both secured top seeds for this year's competition. The men's tournament begins on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with its First Four matchups, while the women's tournament starts on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Men's games will be broadcast across TNT, TBS, TruTV, and CBS, with First Four games airing on TruTV and streaming via HBO Max. The women's tournament games will be available on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews, with all First Four games airing on ESPN2. For viewers seeking comprehensive coverage without multiple subscriptions, live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Hulu Plus Live TV offer access to all participating channels for both tournaments.
