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March Madness Begins: 64 Teams Vie for 2026 Championship
19 Mar
Summary
- The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament first round starts today.
- Games will be broadcast live across CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV, and streamed on Paramount+.
- The Final Four and championship game will be held in Indianapolis in early April.
The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament commences today, March 19, with the first round featuring 64 teams. This highly anticipated event will be broadcast live across multiple networks, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with streaming options available on Paramount+.
The schedule for the first round includes numerous matchups on both Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20. The tournament will continue through later rounds, with the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games taking place through the end of March.
Excitement builds towards the tournament's conclusion, with the Final Four and the championship game set to be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. These pivotal games are scheduled for Saturday, April 4, and Monday, April 6, respectively.
