NCAA Tournament 2026 Start Date and Selection Sunday for March Madness

Are you excited for March Madness? With Selection Sunday just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for the big tournament. The competition is heating up as teams battle it out for a spot in The Big Dance.

Selection Sunday for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is set for 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15. You can catch all the action on CBS or stream it live on Paramount+ or Fubo using a free trial.

The madness kicks off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on March 17. From there, the tournament will unfold over three thrilling weeks, leading up to the Final Four and the national championship game in Indianapolis. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:

– First Four: March 17-18
– First round: March 19-20
– Second round: March 21-22
– Sweet 16: March 26-27
– Elite Eight: March 28-29
– Final Four: April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
– National championship game: April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

It’s going to be an exciting tournament with some incredible matchups. So mark your calendars, stock up on snacks, and get ready for the madness to begin!