Saturday’s NCAA March Madness Bracket Preview

This Saturday, fans will gain insight into the top contenders for the 2026 NCAA Tournament as CBS showcases the bracket preview. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee Chair Keith Gill will be joined by CBS analysts Clark Kellogg, Wally Szczerbiak, and Seth Davis along with host Adam Zucker for the coverage.

Historically, most teams revealed in early bracket projections stay as top seeds by Selection Sunday. Last year saw the Alabama Crimson Tide drop from a top seed, which was replaced by the Houston Cougars.

“This Saturday, CBS Sports & TNT Sports unveil the current top 16 seeds for the NCAA Men’s Tournament at 12:30 ET on CBS.”
— March Madness Men’s Basketball TV (@MM_MBB_TV)

Looking ahead, Michigan is currently projected as the No. 1 seed in CBS Sports’ latest Bracketology. The top four seeds also include Duke, Arizona, and Houston. Notably, Duke will play against Michigan, impacting the overall seedings leading into the tournament.

Watch the NCAA March Madness Bracket Preview

• Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS
• Streaming on: Paramount+ (Try It Free)
• Extended Coverage: CBS Sports Network, 1 p.m. ET

This preview will set the stage just before the upcoming showdown between No. 8 Kansas and Cincinnati, which will commence at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.