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The 2025 NCAA tournament concluded in April with Florida defeating Houston 65-63 in the championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The tournament made history as all four No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four for only the second time in NCAA tournament history. The Southeastern Conference also broke records with 14 teams qualifying for the tournament.
Now it's time to look forward to the 2026 March Madness tournament, which promises another thrilling three weeks of college basketball's finest moments. The tournament will showcase unexpected upsets, breathtaking plays, and the exceptional talent of collegiate athletes competing for the national championship.
Selection Sunday: March 15, 2026
First Four: March 17-18, 2026
First Round (Round of 64): March 19-20, 2026
Second Round (Round of 32): March 21-22, 2026
First and second round games will take place at eight locations across the United States:
Sweet Sixteen (Regional Semifinals): March 27-28, 2026
Elite Eight (Regional Finals): March 29-30, 2026
Regional rounds will be hosted at four premier venues:
Final Four: April 4, 2026
National Championship Game: April 6, 2026
All 67 tournament games will be broadcast across multiple networks:
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Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will host its fourth Final Four, having previously welcomed the tournament's ultimate weekend in 2010, 2014, and 2021. Indianapolis has a rich history with March Madness, having hosted the tournament's first and second rounds fourteen times and regional finals seven times.
The city's downtown location, walkable amenities, and state-of-the-art facilities make it an ideal destination for college basketball's biggest event.
The stage is set for another unforgettable NCAA tournament. With games spanning coast to coast and culminating in Indianapolis, the 2026 March Madness promises three weeks of incredible basketball action.
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Selection Sunday is March 15, 2026. Don't miss out on the madness!