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The Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia is preparing to host the first two rounds of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

The court inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia will soon be where victories are celebrated and dreams are crushed as the city prepares to host the first two rounds of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. It's win or go home for teams who are vying to make it to the next round of March Madness. RELATED: March Madness setup begins in South Philadelphia There will be four games on Friday for the first-round.

Virginia (3) will take on Wright State (14) at 1:50 p. m. , followed by Tennessee (6) vs.

either Miami (Ohio) or SMU at 4:25 p. m. , UCLA (7) vs.

UCF (10) at 7:25 p. m. and UConn (2) will play Furman (15) at 10 p.