where is march madness being played
March Madness 2026 is being played at multiple sites across the U.S., with the opening rounds spread across eight cities and the Final Four in Indianapolis.
| Round | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| First Four | Dayton, Ohio | UD Arena | [9]
| First/Second Rounds | Buffalo, New York; Greenville, South Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Tampa, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Diego, California; St. Louis, Missouri | KeyBank Center; Bon Secours Wellness Arena; Paycom Center; Moda Center; Benchmark International Arena; Xfinity Mobile Arena; Viejas Arena; Enterprise Center | [5][1][9]
| Regionals | Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; San Jose, California | Capital One Arena; United Center; Toyota Center; SAP Center | [9]
| Final Four and Championship | Indianapolis, Indiana | Lucas Oil Stadium | [7][1][5]