March Madness Hub
2026 — All Rounds & Conferences
Every NCAA Tournament round and all 30 men's & women's conference tournaments — live scores, schedules, and results all in one place.
New to March Madness? Read the complete guide to March Madness 2026 — how the bracket works, every date and venue, bracket strategy, and how to watch. For the round-by-round schedule, see the full men's NCAA Tournament schedule — every date, venue, and round and the full women's NCAA Tournament schedule — dates, venues, and bracket.
🏆 Men's NCAA Tournament Rounds
🏆 Women's NCAA Tournament Rounds
Men's Conference Tournaments
Women's Conference Tournaments
About March Madness 2026
March Madness 2026 is the annual NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. Conference tournaments run through March 8–15, 2026, with Selection Sunday on March 15 on CBS (6 PM ET) and ESPN (8 PM ET for women's). The NCAA Tournament begins with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio on March 17–18. The Men's Championship is April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. The Women's Championship is April 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ.
This hub tracks all 30 men's and 30 women's conference tournaments in real time, plus all 7 rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Scores are updated automatically as games complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Selection Sunday 2026?
Selection Sunday for the Men's NCAA Tournament is March 15, 2026 on CBS at 6 PM ET. The Women's bracket is announced the same night on ESPN at 8 PM ET. Both 68-team fields are revealed in full during these broadcasts.
When does the 2026 NCAA Tournament start?
The First Four begins in Dayton, Ohio on March 17–18, 2026. The Round of 64 tips off March 19–20, Round of 32 on March 21–22, Sweet 16 on March 26–27, Elite Eight on March 28–29, Final Four on April 4, and the National Championship on April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Where is the 2026 Final Four?
The 2026 Men's Final Four is at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 4 and 6. The Women's Final Four is at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona on April 3 and 5.
How do conference tournaments affect March Madness?
Each of the 32 Division I conferences gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament — awarded to the conference tournament champion. The remaining 36 bids are awarded on merit (at-large selections) by the NCAA selection committee. Teams that win their conference tournament guarantee themselves a spot in the field of 68.
How many teams are in the NCAA Tournament?
The NCAA Tournament field consists of 68 teams — 32 automatic bids (conference champions) and 36 at-large selections. The First Four reduces the field to 64, then the single-elimination bracket plays down to the champion over 6 rounds.
What is the difference between the men's and women's March Madness?
Both tournaments feature 68 teams in a single-elimination bracket. The men's tournament airs primarily on CBS and Turner networks (TNT, TBS, truTV), while the women's airs on ABC/ESPN and ESPN2. The women's tournament rebranded to 'March Madness' in 2022 and uses the same branding as the men's event.
How many conference tournaments are there in college basketball?
There are 32 Division I conferences in men's college basketball and 32 in women's, each hosting its own tournament. This hub tracks all 30 major men's and women's conference tournaments with live scores and full schedules.
Where can I watch conference tournament games?
Conference tournament games air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, CBS Sports Network, and each conference's own streaming platform. Major conferences (ACC, Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, Big East) get heavy national TV coverage. Check your cable provider or streaming service for specific game listings.