The 2026 Selection Sunday show is on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET on CBS.

Quick Scoop: When is the Selection Sunday show?

If you’re waiting to see the full March Madness bracket, here’s the key info in one place.

  • Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. ET (men’s bracket reveal start)
  • Channel: CBS (primary national broadcast)
  • Length: About one hour for the men’s Selection Sunday show.

The women’s Selection Sunday show starts later in the evening, with the women’s bracket reveal beginning at 8 p.m. ET , typically on ESPN platforms.

What happens during the show?

During the Selection Sunday show, the NCAA reveals:

  • All 68 teams in the tournament field
  • Seeds and regions for each team
  • First-round matchups and overall bracket layout

This is when bubble teams find out if they’re in or out, and when fans can finally start confidently filling out brackets instead of just guessing from projections.

How to watch and stream

You have several ways to tune in live.

  • TV:
    • Men’s show: CBS at 6 p.m. ET
* Women’s show: ESPN networks at 8 p.m. ET
  • Streaming options commonly available for the men’s show on CBS include:
    • Paramount+
    • Fubo
    • DIRECTV Stream
    • NCAA.com partners in some guides

Check your local listings or streaming service guide on March 15 to confirm availability in your area, since exact app tiles and packages can vary.

Mini timeline around Selection Sunday 2026

Selection Sunday is the official launch of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

  • Selection Sunday: March 15, 2026
  • First Four: March 17–18, 2026
  • First Round: March 19–20, 2026
  • Title game: April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis

So if you just wanted the quick hit: tune in Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS and you’re set for the Selection Sunday show.

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