We have the 2026 ASUN Men’s basketball tournament schedule & bracket for you. The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) hosts its 2026 Men’s Basketball Championship in Jacksonville, Florida, featuring all 12 member teams in a battle for the automatic NCAA Tournament bid. This marks the first time the tournament uses a hybrid format with first-round games on campus (primarily UNF Arena) and the elite final stages at the downtown VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for a big-time championship atmosphere. Expect competitive mid-major action from contenders like North Florida (host edge), Jacksonville, Lipscomb, Queens (eligible for postseason wins), Stetson, Central Arkansas, and others chasing the Bob Vanatta Trophy.
Key 2026 ASUN Men’s Basketball Tournament Schedule Details
Here are the key 2026 ASUN Men’s basketball tournament schedule details for you.
- Venues:
- First Round (March 4): UNF Arena (University of North Florida campus) – with adjustments if UNF plays (e.g., to Swisher Gym at Jacksonville University for cross-town matchups).
- Quarterfinals-Championship (March 6-8): VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (downtown Jacksonville) – modern arena for elevated fan experience.
- Format: 12-team single-elimination bracket (all teams qualify; top seeds get byes to quarters).
- First Round: Wednesday, March 4 (four games at UNF Arena).
- Quarterfinals: Friday, March 6 (at VyStar).
- Semifinals: Saturday, March 7 (at VyStar).
- Championship: Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET (at VyStar, live on ESPN2).
- Broadcast: ESPN+ for most games (first round through semis); ESPN2 for the championship final. Check ASUNsports.org for exact times and streaming links.
- Tickets: On sale now via asunsports.org/tickets, UNF box office, or VyStar box office. Options include first-round single games, all-session VyStar passes, premium seating. Prices start low for early rounds—grab them before Championship Week heats up!
2026 ASUN Tournament Bracket Overview
Standard seeding with byes for top 4:
- First Round (March 4 at UNF Arena): #8 vs #9, #5 vs #12, #7 vs #10, #6 vs #11 (times typically 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+).
- Quarterfinals (March 6 at VyStar): Winners advance to face #1-#4 seeds (doubleheaders).
- Semifinals (March 7 at VyStar): Top-half vs bottom-half matchups.
- Championship (March 8 at VyStar, 2:00 p.m. ET): Winner earns NCAA auto-bid; runner-up eyes NIT/WBIT at-large.
Printable 2026 ASUN Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket
Here’s the printable 2026 ASUN Men’s basketball tournament bracket. You can also download it in PDF format from the conference Website here (also has the most updated bracket for you).
Related March Madness + College Basketball Links
- Championship Week 2026 – All Conference Tournaments Guide
- Printable 2026 March Madness Bracket
- ASUN Official Site – Tournament Hub
Stay tuned for seeding after the regular season ends (late February), full matchups, and live updates from Jacksonville. Who claims the 2026 ASUN title and heads to the Big Dance? Get your bracket ready!
