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March Madness 2026: Duke is No. 1 Seed!
21 Mar
Summary
- Duke is the overall No. 1 seed for the 2026 tournament.
- Florida is the reigning NCAA champion, earning a top seed.
- Sixty-eight teams compete in the single-elimination tournament.
The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, has officially begun. Duke University has been awarded the overall top seed and will lead the East Region. The defending champions, Florida Gators, have earned the No. 1 seed in the South Region, setting the stage for their title defense.
Arizona and Michigan are the other No. 1 seeds, heading up the West and Midwest Regions, respectively. The tournament bracket comprises 68 teams in total. Eight teams will compete in preliminary play-in games to determine the final spots in the main 64-team bracket. This single-elimination tournament will unfold at neutral venues scattered throughout the country.
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