The NCAA men’s March Madness Elite Eight games are traditionally played over one weekend, on a Saturday and Sunday near the end of March each year.

2025 Elite Eight dates (most recent completed)

For the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament, the Elite Eight is scheduled for:

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025

These two days feature two regional final games each day (four total), deciding who advances to the Final Four.

Typical timing pattern

While exact tip-off times and TV details change year to year, the pattern is:

  • Games split across Saturday and Sunday of Elite Eight weekend.
  • Usually late afternoon and evening (Eastern / Central time) windows on national TV.

2026 Elite Eight weekend

Looking ahead to the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament:

  • Elite Eight regional finals are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 and Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Games will be played in four regional sites (e.g., Houston, San Jose, Chicago, Washington D.C., per current planning).

Quick answer recap

  • If you mean this upcoming big tournament cycle (2026) :
    • Elite Eight games: March 28–29, 2026 (Sat–Sun).
  • If you mean the last tournament (2025) :
    • Elite Eight games: March 29–30, 2025 (Sat–Sun).

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