Get Charged Up, Hoopaholics! Sharpen Your Skills This Weekend: March Madness Game Schedule for the NCAAT Second Round
The NCAA men's basketball tournament starts Tuesday. Here's a look at who will be in action on Day 1.
The wait is almost over. In just over 24 hours, the 2026 NCAA Tournament will finally commence with the First Four games on Tuesday, March 17, from Dayton, Ohio. That means March Madness is finally upon us.
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16 seed in the Midwest Region, with the winner taking on No. 1 Michigan. The second game will pit Texas against North Carolina State to decide the No.
11 seed in the West Region, and the first opponent for No. 6 seed BYU. Wednesday, March 18, will feature two more First Four games before we dive into first-round action on Thursday, March 19.