For the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball Sweet 16 , the games are set at four regional sites across the country. Here’s the quick scoop you asked for: where are the Sweet Sixteen locations?

🏀 2026 Sweet Sixteen Locations (NCAA Tournament)

The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds in 2026 are scheduled to be played at these arenas, each corresponding to one region of the bracket:

  • South Regional:
    Toyota Center – Houston, Texas
  • West Regional:
    SAP Center – San Jose, California
  • Midwest Regional:
    United Center – Chicago, Illinois
  • East Regional:
    Capital One Arena – Washington, D.C.

These four cities host all Sweet 16 games before the winners advance to the Final Four in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium in early April 2026.

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Region City Arena
East Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena
Midwest Chicago, Illinois United Center
South Houston, Texas Toyota Center
West San Jose, California SAP Center

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