New Headline: Spartans Demolish NDSU 78-62, Secure Top Seed for Elite Eight!
See who, where and when Michigan State men's basketball will be playing in the NCAA Tournament
It's official -- Michigan State men's basketball is dancing again for a near 30th straight tournament. The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday evening, with Michigan State landing as the No. 3 seed in the East Region.
The Spartans will face No. 14 seed North Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Buffalo, N. Y.
The other first round matchup in the Spartans' pod is No. 6 seed Louisville vs. No.
11 seed South Florida. The official game time and broadcast details for the Spartans' opening round matchup against the Bison will be announced on Sunday night. Michigan State finished the season with a 25-7 overall record, and will now compete in their 28th straight NCAA Tournament.