March Madness 2026: Upcoming Bracket Reveal and Viewing Details
The countdown is on for the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket unveiling as college basketball teams finalize their positions.
The eagerly anticipated Selection Sunday for college basketball is here as the 2026 NCAA Tournament reveals its 68-team bracket live on CBS. Fans can tune in on Sunday to catch the live broadcast detailing which teams will advance to the first and second rounds of the tournament.
With numerous elite teams and potential national champions firmly positioned, the excitement builds as conference tournaments conclude this weekend. Automatic qualifiers secured by winning their respective tournaments will be revealed, alongside bubble teams anxiously awaiting the selection committee’s decisions.
Key Details to Watch for the Selection Show
- Date: Sunday, March 15
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: CBS and Paramount+
- Live Stream: March Madness Live
- Extra Coverage: CBS Sports HQ will provide in-depth bracket analysis and game picks post-show.
As Selection Sunday approaches, teams like Duke, Michigan, and Arizona are expected to be among the top seeds. However, previous upsets in conference tournaments, notably the surprising loss of Miami (Ohio), could shake things up heading into the bracket reveal.
Here’s the key timeline for the tournament:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Selection Sunday | March 15 |
| 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 |
| NCAA Championship Game | April 6 |
Tune in early and prepare your brackets as the 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to kick off!
