The 2026 Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships are set to tip off in Asheville, North Carolina, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center. This annual tournament features both men’s and women’s divisions, with the winners earning automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. The tournament schedule runs from March 5-9, 2026. With seeding to be determined by the regular-season standings, here’s a breakdown of the schedules and brackets for both tournaments.
2026 Ingles SoCon Men’s Tournament Schedule and Bracket
Here’s the 2026 Ingles SoCon Men’s Tournament schedule and bracket. The men’s tournament follows a single-elimination format with 10 teams. The top six seeds receive a bye in the first round, while seeds 7-10 compete in opening games. All times are Eastern (ET), and games will be broadcast on ESPN platforms.
Here’s the printable 2026 SoCon Men’s Basketball tournament bracket. You can also download or print the latest PDF from the league here.
2026 SoCon Women’s Tournament Bracket and Schedule
The 2026 SoCon women’s tournament features 8 teams in a single-elimination bracket, starting directly with quarterfinals. Games are scheduled to avoid overlap with the men’s slate where possible. All times are Eastern (ET). You can download, print, and view the Women’s Bracket in PDF here.
Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 5
Game
Matchup
Time
TV
1
#1 vs. #8
11:00 a.m.
ESPN+
2
#2 vs. #7
1:15 p.m.
ESPN+
3
#3 vs. #6
Approx. 3:30 p.m.
ESPN+
4
#4 vs. #5
Approx. 5:45 p.m.
ESPN+
(Note: Exact times for Games 3 and 4 may vary based on previous game durations but follow approximately 2.25-hour intervals.)
Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.
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