March Madness 2026 (the NCAA men’s basketball tournament) runs from mid‑March to early April 2026, starting March 15 and ending April 6.

Key dates at a glance

  • Selection Sunday (bracket reveal): Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • First Four: Tuesday–Wednesday, March 17–18, 2026.
  • First round: Thursday–Friday, March 19–20, 2026.
  • Second round: Saturday–Sunday, March 21–22, 2026.
  • Sweet 16: Thursday–Friday, March 26–27, 2026.
  • Elite Eight: Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026.
  • Final Four (Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Stadium): Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • National Championship game (Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Stadium): Monday, April 6, 2026.
Note: These dates cover the full men’s March Madness 2026 schedule from bracket reveal through the title game, which is what most people mean when they ask “when is March Madness 2026.”
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