Get ready for those clutch finishes as the March Madness madness begins soon!
When does March Madness start? Here are the key dates and full schedule for the 2026 NCAA Tournament on the men's college basketball side.
In just one more sleep, there will be finally be a bracket . The 2026 men's NCAA Tournament selection show is scheduled to start at 6 p. m.
ET on Sunday, March 15 when the NCAA selection committee unveils the entire field, one seed after another, from No. 1 through 16 and everything in between. Some teams have already secured their spot in the field by winning their respective conference tournaments .
There are a handful of automatic berths up for grabs on Selection Sunday, as the Ivy League, SEC, Atlantic 10, American Conference and Big Ten all still have to play their conference championship games. Think you can beat our experts? Join USA TODAY’s Bracket Challenge today!
Ready to win March Madness? Join USA TODAY’s Survivor Pool today! Following First Four games on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18, first-round action will begin on Thursday, March 19 at various locations throughout the country.