March Madness schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament

The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament begins on March 15 with Selection Sunday, featuring a total of 68 teams, including 31 automatic qualifiers. Michigan and Duke currently lead the betting odds for the championship, followed by Arizona and Florida, who are aiming for a repeat after winning last year. The tournament kicks off with the First Four in Dayton on March 17-18, and the Final Four will be held on April 4 in Indianapolis.

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