March Madness 2026: Full Schedule, Watch Guide, and the Easiest Way to Track All 67 Games
March Madness 2026: Full Schedule, Watch Guide, and the Easiest Way to Track All 67 Games
March Madness is live, which means one thing: game times, matchups, and channels move fast.
The men's NCAA tournament field is 68 teams (32 automatic bids + 36 at-large bids), and the tournament runs through 67 total games.
Tournament timeline (2026)
- First Four: March 17-18
- First Round: March 19-20
- Second Round: March 21-22
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 4
- National Championship: April 6
Quick correction: the First Round is 32 games total (16 Thursday + 16 Friday), not 32 per day.
Where to watch
National coverage rotates across CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Streaming options generally include NCAA March Madness Live, Paramount+ (CBS windows), and Max (TNT/TBS/truTV windows).
Why this schedule is hard to track manually
As winners advance, round windows and broadcast assignments move. A static schedule goes stale quickly.
How SportsCal helps
- Go to sportscal.io/league/march-madness
- Pick your team
- Add to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook
- Get automatic updates for game times, opponents, and watch info
free 14-day trial is available for any team.
Quick reference
| Round | Dates | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| First Four | Mar 17-18 | truTV / TBS windows |
| First Round | Mar 19-20 | CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV |
| Second Round | Mar 21-22 | CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV |
| Sweet 16 | Mar 27-28 | CBS, TBS |
| Elite Eight | Mar 29-30 | CBS, TBS |
| Final Four | Apr 4 | TBS |
| Championship | Apr 6 | TBS |
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Updated March 17, 2026. Tip times and channel assignments can change as the bracket advances.