America East Conference Tournament 2026
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Schedule & Scores — All Rounds
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When does the America East Conference Tournament 2026 start?
The America East Conference Tournament takes place in March 2026 as part of the NCAA college basketball conference tournament season. Check the schedule above for exact game dates and times in Eastern Time.
Does the America East Tournament winner go to March Madness?
Yes. The America East Conference Tournament champion earns an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament (March Madness). Selection Sunday is March 15, 2026 on CBS at 6 PM ET, when the full 68-team bracket is revealed.
How many teams are in the America East Tournament 2026?
All America East member schools compete in the conference tournament. Teams are seeded based on their regular season conference record, with higher seeds receiving first-round byes in larger conference fields.
What channel is the America East Tournament on?
America East Tournament games air on ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+) and CBS Sports Network. Check the ESPN app or your cable provider for specific game listings and tip-off times.
What is the format of the America East Tournament?
The America East Tournament is a single-elimination bracket. Teams are seeded by regular season conference record. Larger conferences give higher seeds a bye in the first round. The tournament champion earns the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid.