Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament 2026
Every round, every game — live scores and results for the SWAC Tournament.
Schedule & Scores — All Rounds
Alabama State Hornets65
Grambling State Tigers77
Prairie View A&M Panthers65
Jackson State Tigers68
Bethune Cookman Wildcats67
Florida A&M Rattlers70
Texas Southern Tigers74
Southern Jaguars84Alabama A&M Bulldogs55Florida A&M Rattlers70Southern Jaguars66Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament 2026 start?
The Southwestern Athletic 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 SWAC Tournament winner go to March Madness?
Yes. The Southwestern Athletic 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 SWAC Tournament 2026?
All SWAC 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 SWAC Tournament on?
SWAC 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 SWAC Tournament?
The SWAC 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.