March Madness Round of 64 — 2026 NCAA Tournament
Men's Games
Men's bracket games will appear here once the NCAA announces matchups after Selection Sunday (March 15).
Women's Games
Women's bracket games will appear here once the NCAA Women's Tournament bracket is announced.
About the Round of 64
The Round of 64 is the most exciting two days in sports. All 64 teams play in 32 games spread across 8 host cities, with games running from approximately 12 PM to midnight ET on both Thursday and Friday. Upsets are the lifeblood of this round — 15-over-2 seeds happen nearly every year, and 12-seeds beat 5-seeds roughly 35% of the time. The 2026 Round of 64 host sites were announced after Selection Sunday (March 15).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 NCAA Tournament Round of 64?
The Round of 64 is March 19–20, 2026. All 32 games are played Thursday and Friday across 8 host sites nationwide.
How many games are in the Round of 64?
Exactly 32 games — the full 64-team bracket plays its first round, with 32 teams advancing to the Round of 32.
What channel is the Round of 64 on?
Round of 64 games air on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV simultaneously. All games stream for free on NCAA March Madness Live. CBS carries the marquee matchups.
What seeds cause the most upsets in the Round of 64?
The 12 vs. 5 matchup is the most notorious for upsets — 12-seeds win roughly 35% of the time. 15 vs. 2 upsets happen nearly every year (since 2012, at least one 15-seed has beaten a 2-seed nine times).