Guide to 31 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments and 2026 March Madness Bids
March Madness is a highly anticipated time in collegiate basketball, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments are approaching quickly. Here’s an overview of the key dates, venues, and championship information for various conferences leading up to the 2026 March Madness bids.
Upcoming Tournament Dates and Locations
America East Conference
- Quarterfinals: March 7
- Semifinals: March 10
- Championship: March 14 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN2
Atlantic 10 Conference
- First Round: March 11
- Second Round: March 12
- Quarterfinals: March 13
- Semifinals: March 14
- Championship: March 15 at 1 p.m. on CBS
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
- First Round: March 10
- Second Round: March 11
- Quarterfinals: March 12
- Semifinals: March 13
- Championship: March 14 at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Location: Charlotte, NC
ASUN Conference
- First Round: March 4
- Quarterfinals: March 6
- Semifinals: March 7
- Championship: March 8 at 2 p.m. on ESPN2
- Location: Jacksonville, FL
Big 12 Conference
- First Round: March 10
- Second Round: March 11
- Quarterfinals: March 12
- Semifinals: March 13
- Championship: March 14 at 6 p.m. on ESPN
- Location: Kansas City, MO
Big East Conference
- First Round: March 11
- Quarterfinals: March 12
- Semifinals: March 13
- Championship: March 14 at 6:30 p.m. on FOX
- Location: New York City, NY
Other Notable Conferences
- Big Sky Conference: Championship on March 11 at 11:30 p.m. on ESPN2
- Missouri Valley Conference: Championship on March 8 at 12 p.m. on CBS Sports
- Sun Belt Conference: Championship on March 9 at 6 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2
- West Coast Conference: Championship on March 10 at 9 p.m.
Following the Tournaments
As these conferences prepare for their championships, fans eagerly await the outcomes. These results will pave the way for selections for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments and culminate in the 2026 March Madness bids.
Conclusion
The tournament schedule showcases a mix of traditional basketball powerhouses and emerging programs. As the tournaments unfold, excitement builds for the March Madness spectacle, where every game can alter the course of college basketball history.
