The March Madness brackets come out on Selection Sunday , which in 2026 is Sunday, March 15.

Quick Scoop: Key Times

  • Men’s bracket reveal:
    • Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
    • Time: 6 p.m. ET on TV (national selection show).
  • Women’s bracket reveal:
    • Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
    • Time: 8 p.m. ET on TV.

Once those shows air, the full 68‑team brackets are available online (including printable versions) and on major sports apps, and people usually start filling out their brackets immediately that night.

In forum terms: the answer to “when does the March Madness bracket come… ~~” is basically “Selection Sunday night, March 15, 6 p.m. ET for men, 8 p.m. ET for women.”

TL;DR: Brackets drop on Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026 — men at 6 p.m. ET, women at 8 p.m. ET.

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