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March Madness: TCU vs. Ohio State Tips Off First Round
19 Mar
Summary
- The first-round game features No. 9 TCU against No. 8 Ohio State.
- The matchup is the first of 16 games on the opening day of the tournament.
- The game is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS.

The 2026 NCAA Tournament officially commenced on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with the first-round game between No. 9 Texas Christian Horned Frogs and No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes. This highly anticipated matchup, set to tip off at 12:15 p.m. ET, marks the start of a full day of tournament action, featuring 16 games.
The game, broadcast live on CBS, is being held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Both the Horned Frogs and the Buckeyes enter the tournament following recent defeats in their conference quarterfinals. TCU lost a close game to Kansas, while Ohio State fell to rival Michigan.




